How Do I Account for a Security Deposit

The person paying the security deposit would credit the asset account Cash and would debit the asset account Security Deposits. The person receiving the security deposit would debit the asset account Cash and would credit the liability account Security Deposits Returnable.

What is the journal entry for security deposit?

The company needs to make a journal entry by debiting security deposits as current assets and credit cash paid to the landlord. Security deposit will be presented as the current asset on the company balance sheet. It will be reclassed to rental expense at the end of the contract term.

Is security deposit an asset or expense?

One can read it through the relevant provisions as mentioned above and it is assumed, reader must be aware that deposits which are refundable in cash/ other financial assets will be treated as FINANCIAL ASSETS (if given) or FINANCIAL LIABILITY (if received).