10 March 2012
Loss by Theft A/c Dr To Fixed Assets
. With the effect of its entry; the fixed asset stolen would automatically be reduced in FA. . Reduce Gross Block from original value of the asset . Reduce depreciation claimed so far for the stolen asset from Total Depreciation. . (This is for the purpose of FA disclosure ). . . Value Addition : . Strengthen internal controls in your company.
02 April 2012
In the financial accounts you should give effect to the stolen Fixed Assets. Just have a note that there is a FIR filed with the respective police station then Debit Fixed Assets Written Off Credit the Fixed assets with the amount of net block.