That really depends, I think more information is required to answer the question.
Can you explain what happened the the asset and what kind of asset it is specifically? Yes - a loan made some years ago will not be paid back. How do I record the `loss` in the annual balance?
old partner's
Capital A/C Dr.
To Goodwill A/C
( being the existing value of goodwill written off by debiting the old partners in their old ratio )
Debit amortization of goodwill
Credit goodwill account
Debit retained earnings / amortizationCredit goodwill account
To write off goodwill, you debit the goodwill account and credit the accumulated impairment loss account. This entry reduces the value of goodwill on the balance sheet to its recoverable amount. Goodwill is typically tested for impairment annually or whenever there are indicators of potential impairment.
journal entry to write off a loan
example suman moters of rs 10000 is write off then what is the entry
Debit bankCredit retained earnings
debit Retained earningscredit loan to company
Debit notes payableCredit cash /bank
Debit amortization of financing costCredit financing cost
debit retained earnings/cash / bankcredit patent account
debit owners equitycredit purchases
Debit bank accountCredit retained earnings
debit loss of assetscredit fixed asset account