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.Assets purchased are not represented through Purchases but with the name of the Asset. Journal Entry: (When Assets are Purchased). Example:. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of booking fixed asset journal entries, with a specific focus on disposal transactions. To record the purchase of a fixed asset, debit the asset account for the purchase price, and credit the cash account for the same amount. Record the purchase in the journal, identifying each lot's cost in a separate Land account. A sample entry to record a fixed asset purchase would be as follows: Fixed asset journal entry. Depreciation. In this video I'm going to talk about entries related to purchasing assets for your business. Assets are recorded on the balance sheet at cost, meaning that all costs to purchase the asset and to prepare the asset for operation should be included.