How to Record the Disposal of Plant at Project End
Selling or writing off site plant (generators, site huts) at the end of a construction project.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Scrap Value | Asset (+) | 5,000.00 | - |
| Accumulated Depreciation (Plant) | Contra-Asset (-) | 40,000.00 | - |
| Plant & Machinery (Cost) | Asset (-) | - | 50,000.00 |
| Loss on Disposal of Plant | Expense (+) | 5,000.00 | - |
💡 Accountant's Note
Project-specific plant is disposed of at close-out. The asset and its accumulated depreciation are removed and any gain or loss on disposal is recognized immediately.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Execute an 'Asset Disposal' transaction in the Fixed Asset module. Enter the salvage proceeds. The system will automatically reverse the accumulated depreciation, write off the gross asset, and calculate the exact Gain/Loss.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of proceeds. Auditors check that cash received aligns with market value, ensuring assets aren't 'sold' off-book to employees. They also verify that the asset is completely removed from the depreciation run.
📄 Required Documentation
Asset disposal form (signed by management), sales receipt/invoice, and Fixed Asset Register disposal log.
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