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.You can use the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Fixed Assets system to record asset splits, transfers, and disposals in the accounting ledgers. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of booking fixed asset journal entries, with a specific focus on disposal transactions. The purchase of property, plant, or equipment results in a debit to the asset section of the balance sheet. Journal Entry for Purchase and Depreciation. In this video I'm going to talk about entries related to purchasing assets for your business. Assets purchased are not represented through Purchases but with the name of the Asset. Journal Entry: (When Assets are Purchased). Example:.