New transfer from fixed asset account to bank account, the amount is equal to your sale price. 2. When we're talking about the gain or loss of the sale of an asset we need to be looking at net book value at the time of the sale.A loss on capital asset items held for personal use is not deductible on Form 1040. If the asset is sold and cash is received, the journal entry must also record the increase in cash. Finally, any gain or loss on disposal must be recorded. I've sold a fixed asset that has appreciated in value, how do I structure the journal entry, as the credits and debits need to equal out on the journal entry? Accountants use special forms called journals to keep track of their business transactions.