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Siegie
Jan 27, 2017, 06:15 AM
I bought a new Vehicle - Invoice Shows R 150 000. It was 100% Bought on Credit.

The Financing Company - Bank Statement Opening Balance Reflects more than the Vehicle Purchase Invoice, as it Includes Vat & Finance Charges. It shows R 250 000 instead.

Which amount do I reflect in my Asset Account - Motor Vehicle, on which to claim Depreciation on. The 150 000 surely and not the R 250 000?

Kindly indicate which accounts I then need to Debit & Credit, to be able o reflect the above transactions as such.

If I Dt - Asset Vehicles with R 150 000 and
Kt - Long Term Liability Loan - with R 150 000 as well, my Long Term Liability account will then not be matching my Bank Statement from the Financial Lender.

Please assist urgently.

Regrds
Siegie

paraclete
Jan 30, 2017, 03:19 PM
Cost can be made up of many factors, purchase price, tax and charges. The total cost should be what you depreciate