How to Record Vessel Disposal
Recording the sale and removal of a vessel from the fixed asset register, including the recognition of gain or loss.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash at Bank | Asset | 12,000,000.00 | - |
| Accumulated Depreciation - Vessel | Contra-Asset | 4,500,000.00 | - |
| Vessel Asset at Cost | Asset | - | 15,000,000.00 |
| Gain on Sale of Vessel | Revenue | - | 1,500,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The entry removes the original cost of the ship and its accumulated depreciation from the books, records the cash received, and recognizes the resulting gain.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Requires manual journal entry in Fixed Asset module to retire the asset ID.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Large one-time gains or losses on asset disposal; verification of Bill of Sale.
📄 Required Documentation
Bill of Sale, MOA (Memorandum of Agreement), and bank remittance advice.
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