Account Information

Financial Statement Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Credit

Definition

Accumulated depreciation of vehicles

Note: This account may be broken down into sub-ledgers as needed (e.g., customer/supplier/bank names or branches).

Common Journal Entries

Recorded annual vehicle depreciation

Dr. Depreciation Expense
Cr. Accumulated Depreciation Vehicles

Eliminated accumulated depreciation on vehicle sale

Dr. Accumulated Depreciation Vehicles
Cr. Vehicles

Adjusted vehicle depreciation after inspection

Dr. Depreciation Expense
Cr. Accumulated Depreciation Vehicles

Cleared accumulated depreciation on disposed vehicle

Dr. Accumulated Depreciation
Dr. Loss on Disposal
Cr. Vehicles

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
US GAAP ASC 360 Property, Plant and Equipment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is accumulated depreciation - vehicles?

A: A contra-asset account shown as a deduction from vehicle cost, representing total accumulated depreciation on vehicles.