Tax

Purchase of Carbon Credits (Offsets)

Recording the cost of buying carbon credits to offset the company's environmental footprint.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Environmental / Sustainability ExpenseExpense (+)2,000.00-
Cash / BankAsset (-)-2,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Carbon offsets are typically expensed as part of a company's CSR or sustainability initiatives. If held for trading, they would be recorded as an intangible asset.

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