Fixed Asset Disposal Journal Entries: Sale, Retirement, Trade-in, and Write-off

A practical walkthrough of journal entries for every type of fixed asset disposal. Covers the generic disposal pattern, then steps through sale, retirement, trade-in (with the ASC 845 commercial-substance test), write-off, and casualty loss — each with a worked example and the JE that ties out. Plus the authorization and evidence anchors auditors require.

May 13, 2026 · 11 min · KDesk Accounting