General
Scrapping a Fully Depreciated Asset
Removing an asset and its accumulated depreciation from the books when it is thrown away (Zero book value).
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Depreciation | Contra-Asset (-) | 5,000.00 | - |
| Equipment (Old) | Asset (-) | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
If an asset is fully depreciated (Cost = Accum. Depr.) and you throw it away, there is no gain or loss. You simply 'flush' both accounts to zero to keep your asset register clean.
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