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Insurance Claim Settlement Received

Recording the cash received from an insurance company after a fire or theft loss.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cash in BankAsset (+)12,000.00-
Loss on Asset (Restoration)Expense (-)-12,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry offsets the loss previously recorded. If the insurance payout is higher than the book value of the lost asset, the difference is 'Gain on Insurance Settlement'.

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