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.To record the entry, the company will debit the purchase account, and a credit entry will be recorded under accounts payable. This is one way of journalising the transaction: 1. Transfer of book value of asset marked for sale. We have audited the basic financial statements of the City of Alameda, California, for the year ended. Prepare fixed asset journal entries. Assist with other general ledger processes, including accruals and allocations. Shall receive a credit in the amount thereof with respect to the Purchase Price. (b).