An Example Option 1 Asset $100 with 10yrs estimated useful life
Received grant of $50
Accounting for a grant received: DR Cash $50
CR Asset $50
At the Y/E
Depreciation charge: DR Depreciation expense (I/S) (100-50)/10yrs = $5
CR Accumulate depreciation $5
Option 2 Asset $100 with 10yrs estimated useful life
Received grant of $50
Accounting for a grant received: DR Cash $50
CR Deferred income $50
At the Y/E
Depreciation charge: DR Depreciation expense (I/S) 100/10yrs = $10
CR Accumulate depreciation $10
Release of deferred income: DR Deferred income 50/10yrs =$5
DR Deferred income 50/10yrs =$5
CR I/S $5
Government grants can only be recognised when it is probable that all terms will be reached