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. 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. In this video I'm going to talk about entries related to purchasing assets for your business. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of booking fixed asset journal entries, with a specific focus on disposal transactions.