If you already posted fixed asset's revaluation, it is required that you liquidate (dispose) it just like you have done with type 7 - Reversal of upward revaluation. The procedure could also be termed specific revaluation report. On the other hand, if you already posted fixed asset's impairment, it is required that you liquidate (dispose) it just like you have done with type 8 - Reversal of downward revaluation. The procedure could also be termed specific revaluation report.

1. Data

The value of fixed asset was estimated on September 30th, 2007 the last day in depreciation calculation at:

• Cost:                                    €1,200.00
• Adjustment:                                     €198.00
• Net book (carrying) value:       €1,002.00

2. Deactivation and Depreciation Calculation

On October 15th, 2007 the old fixed asset is deactivated because a company replaces it with a new one.

It depreciates fixed asset to deactivation date.

Enter disposal date and deactivation date in the register. Then run depreciation calculation for October.

3. Disposal

Having calculated depreciation for the period before deactivation, the disposal amount is estimated at:

• Cost:                                    €1,200.00
• Adjustment:                                     €231.00
• Net book (carrying) value:       €969.00

Right-click in the Value Adjustment panel and select Disposal of Fixed Assets.

Select a fixed asset, enter deactivation date and click Dispose:

Data are calculatad and posted automatically by balancing out Cost account and the account for recording written-off value. The carrying amount is transferred to account entered in Difference at Disposal field in Post Value Adjustment. Below you can see lines of journal entry:

4. Disposal

Related topics:

• Disposal Value of Fixed Asset Less Than Its Book Value
• Disposal Value of Fixed Asset Greater Than Its Book Value

 5. Status of Assets in the Fixed Assets Register

The status recorded in the Fixed Assets register is the same regardless of whether you sell the asset successfully or not. That is, it does not matter whether you create profit or loss.

Related topics:

• Fixed Asset Excluding Carrying Amount

For a general description of functions see:

• Disposal of Fixed Asset