This discussion clarifies the accounting entries required when a Fixed Deposit (FD) matures, especially when accrued interest has been booked in previous years. The correct procedure involves crediting the FD account and the current year's interest income, while debiting the bank account for the total maturity amount. If accrued interest was booked separately, specific entries ensure accurate reflection of both the accrued amount and the current year's earnings.
05 May 2020
Since Income has been booked at the time of accrual, the asset account which was created will be credited and bank a/c will be debited for interest amount on maturity.