First of all KEEP IT SIMPLE
The register is going to be a working document. You can use either a speadsheet or database - the option is yours.
Basically you just need to record a companies assets so as an example
using a spreadsheet
starting in column
A - Date of purchase
B - Number of Items
C- Make
D- Description
E - Serial Number or Company ID Number
F - Original Purchase Value
G- Current value of item (this is value minus depreciation for the age/wear and tear updated at least annually)
H - Location (where kept day to day)
I - Date removed from Business
J - Comments
K - Insured/warranty Y/N
L - Warranty expires on Date
The information required by the register must be provided to the keeper of that register through some paperbased or electronic system - Random audits by the "keeper" is a necessity to ensure complience.
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how can we maintain/ prepare the fixed assets register? pleases tell me with proforma.
An asset register should be updated whenever there are changes in asset ownership, acquisitions, disposals, or significant alterations to an asset's condition or value. Additionally, it should be reviewed and updated regularly during financial reporting periods or audits to ensure accuracy. Routine updates are also important following physical inventory checks or when integrating new assets into the organization. Regular maintenance of the asset register helps ensure compliance and effective asset management.
The life assets which can be 3 or more years, we depricating the value of cost in the yearly according to standards dep method. it is necesary to update the register, when the company will purchase the new asset. for the next we can immediately can update the register.
Fixed asset register record all information regarding purchases of fixed assets as well as depreciation and replacement information
A double entry bookkeeping system shows the multiple effects of a single transaction. Since the fixed asset register entails all details about purchase, sale, and depreciation effects of a fixed asset. It is therefore a part of double entry system.
In an asset register, key information typically includes the asset's unique identification number, description, purchase date, acquisition cost, and current value. Additionally, it may include details on the asset's location, condition, maintenance history, and depreciation schedule. This information helps organizations track their assets effectively and manage their financial reporting and operational needs.
Fixed asset register record all information regarding purchases of fixed assets as well as depreciation and replacement information
A fixed asset register is a record of all long-term tangible assets held for business use and not expected to be converted to cash in the current or upcoming fiscal year, such as manufacturing equipment, real estate, and furniture. -Richard Crighton Rothwell Gornt Companies
Date: [Insert Date] Debit: Cash Register Repairs Expense $XXX Credit: Cash Register Asset $XXX This journal entry records the expense incurred for fixing the cash register, reducing the asset account balance to reflect the repairs made. It ensures that our financial records accurately represent the cash register's current value while acknowledging the associated costs.