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Donating a Fixed Asset (e.g., Laptop) to Charity

Removing an old company laptop from the books and recording a donation expense.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Donation ExpenseExpense (+)100.00-
Accumulated DepreciationContra-Asset (-)400.00-
Office Equipment (Cost)Asset (-)-500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

The donation expense is recorded at the 'Net Book Value' of the asset at the time of the gift (Cost minus Depreciation).

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