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What happens when a Fixed Asset is disposed of?
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Detailed Explanation
When a fixed asset is sold, scrapped, or otherwise derecognized, its original cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounting records. Any difference between the asset's carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is generally recognized as a gain or loss in the Income Statement.
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