Fixed assets sometimes represent the largest single investments for a business, so every business owner should take the time to develop fixed asset policies and procedures. Fixed asset policies should ...

Capitalizing a fixed asset refers to the accounting treatment reserved for the purchase of items to be used in the operation of the business. The process entails recording the purchase as an asset ...

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Fixed assets and depreciable assets are two very closely, interrelated items on a company's balance sheet. Let's define each and describe how they are the same and subtly different. A fixed asset is ...

The Fixed Assets Management staff manages all financial reporting of fixed assets, including equipment, land, buildings, infrastructure (sidewalks, exterior lighting, piers, and docks, etc.), ...

John Parker is a business writer with 20+ years of experience as a business executive specializing in accounting and finance. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society ...

Fixed asset turnover is a key metric that helps investors and businesses understand how effectively a company uses its fixed assets to generate revenue. By analyzing this ratio, decision-makers can ...

Fixed asset impairment occurs when asset market value drops below its book value. To detect impairment, compare asset's book value against its recoverable amount. If impaired, reduce book value on ...

If you operate a factory, you rely on machinery to produce salable goods. If you’re a freight company, your fleet of trucks is the key to making money. Every business has fixed assets that are ...