Re: [GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-06 Thread David Cousens
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Re: [GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-05 Thread Stephen M. Butler
On 08/05/2018 07:36 PM, David Cousens wrote: > Stephen, > > The translation from your simpler reply to my more complicated treatment > lies in the classification of Income and Expense accounts as temporary > Equity accounts whose values are transferred into a permanent Eqity account > as a

Re: [GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-05 Thread David Cousens
Stephen, The translation from your simpler reply to my more complicated treatment lies in the classification of Income and Expense accounts as temporary Equity accounts whose values are transferred into a permanent Eqity account as a profit or loss at the end of the accounting period and the

Re: [GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-05 Thread David Cousens
John, Note: Any comments here are just illustrations of how such matters are generally handled and do not constitute specific accounting advice. Legislation applying in your jurisdiction may differ from mine and you should consult an accountant in your jurisdiction for such advice and not rely on

Re: [GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-05 Thread Stephen M. Butler
On 08/05/2018 07:06 AM, BOSCH John(J) - BRUCE POWER wrote: > Hi: I'm having trouble setting up the accounts to reflect the scenario below: > > Fixed asset = 2015 Pickup truck purchased in June 2015 for $62000 > Liability = Current outstanding loan amount = $38000 > ?? = Current market value of

[GNC] accounting for the market value of a fixed asset

2018-08-05 Thread BOSCH John(J) - BRUCE POWER
Hi: I'm having trouble setting up the accounts to reflect the scenario below: Fixed asset = 2015 Pickup truck purchased in June 2015 for $62000 Liability = Current outstanding loan amount = $38000 ?? = Current market value of the truck = Approx $45000 Since I'm just starting to use GNUcash I