Fixed assets depriciation

My client bought Activa Scooter on finance in January 2018 and installment started but didn't shown in the Balance sheet. What to do in this regard in FY 2019-20 and how to calculate depericiation on it ?

Please advise.
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This discussion addresses how to handle fixed asset depreciation for an Activa Scooter bought on finance in January 2018, which was not initially recorded on the balance sheet. Guidance is provided on calculating depreciation for the 2019-20 financial year, including splitting the calculation from the purchase date to March 31, 2018, and for the subsequent full financial year. Journal entries for recording this depreciation, including prior period adjustments, are also outlined.

Add the details in 19-20...

compute the dep from the date of purchase of asset.

bifurcate the dep into 2 parts

1. from date of purchase to 31.03.2018, suppose it is 100.

2. from 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019, suppose it is 500.

pass the entry 

Dep a/s Dr    500

prior period items a/c Dr 100

Depreciation Reserve or asset Cr 600

This entry is for dep only.

 

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