To record the entry, the company will debit the purchase account, and a credit entry will be recorded under accounts payable. Assets purchased are not represented through Purchases but with the name of the Asset.Journal Entry: (When Assets are Purchased). Example:. Journal Entries Hacks . Two Methods to NEVER forget Debits and Credits. Journal entry for purchase of asset should be: 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.