How to Record Subsequent Depreciation for a Donated Fixed Asset
Depreciating a vehicle that was donated and recorded at fair value.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Expense: Depreciation (Donated Asset) | Expense (+) | 133.00 | - |
| Accumulated Depreciation (Donated Vehicle) | Contra-Asset (+) | - | 133.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Donated assets are depreciated the same way as purchased assets — starting from the recorded fair value. A vehicle worth JOD 8,000 with a 5-year life generates JOD 133/month of depreciation.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set the asset up in the ERP at its appraised Fair Market Value (FMV) as of the donation date. Run standard straight-line depreciation against this base value over the asset's estimated useful life.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors will trace the depreciation base back to the independent FMV appraisal from the gift date. They verify that the useful life assigned matches standard policies for that asset class, regardless of how it was acquired.
📄 Required Documentation
FMV appraisal from the gift date, fixed asset register entry, and monthly depreciation journal.
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