This guide provides the steps to create a purchase order that will generate an asset record in the Asset. Governmental entities should develop strategies to ensure they have an accurate, complete, and uptodate record of capital assets.When you first purchase new equipment, you need to debit the specific equipment (ie, asset) account. And, credit the account you pay for the asset from. Bonus depreciation is a federal tax deduction that allows businesses to immediately deduct a large percentage of the purchase price of eligible assets. Consider all costs at time of acquisition or construction. This section describes purchases, inventory controls, and proper disposal of secondary and postsecondary equipment acquired with federal funds.