#fixedassest

An organization’s fixed asset registry is a comprehensive list of its fixed assets. This register is primarily created and used to maintain track of the book value of the assets for accounting and tax purposes.

Creating and maintaining a fixed asset register, as well as completing periodic physical checks on fixed assets, has become a critical task, especially for asset-intensive companies. Failure to do so may result in a balance sheet overestimation or underestimate of the company’s assets. External auditors may seek proof that the assets listed on the balance sheet exist, and an independent confirmation can help with that.

Maintaining a thorough and accurate fixed asset registry is the responsibility of the Finance or Accounts manager. The fixed assets register, which will be kept in an excel spreadsheet or a book, should include the following information:

-Identification or serial number

-Acquisition Date

-Description of asset

-Location

-Class of asset

-Cost of acquisition

-Accumulated depreciation

-Net book value

Processing Depreciation

The accountant shall generate a depreciation schedule for each of the goods at the end of each month, using the depreciation rates indicated in sub-section.

The Finance Manager should go over the schedules and sign them as proof that he or she has done so. The accountant must update the fixed assets register based on the depreciation general journal that has been thoroughly evaluated.