Capital asset system is in operation, the government needs to make sure that assets which should be capitalized are properly recorded. However, it is permissible to use a different system of numbers for internal accounting, so long as equivalent detail is maintained for reporting purposes. 1.1.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. This is going to be double entry bookkeeping for cash sales and cash purchases. Contrary to an asset account, a debit in a liability account will decrease the account. Conversely, a credit in a liability account will increase the account. QuickBooks 2012 can help you record and track your fixed asset purchases. This post is meant to preview for you the component parts of an acquisition, primarily from the perspective of an interested buyer. Consider all costs at time of acquisition or construction.