When you first purchase new equipment, you need to debit the specific equipment (ie, asset) account. And, credit the account you pay for the asset from.Debits are recorded on the left side of an accounting journal entry. A purchase credit journal entry is recorded in the company's purchase journal when buying goods or services on credit from a third party. The purchase of property, plant, or equipment results in a debit to the asset section of the balance sheet. Merchandise are purchased either for cash or on account. What is the journal entry for assets sold on credit? For an asset investment like a vehicle, the journal entry would debit the vehicle asset account and credit the partner's equity account.