Enter the ID for the entity responsible for this depreciable item. The entity name will be automatically displayed.

Enter a unique asset number for each depreciable item. To assign the next available sequential number, enter a period (.) and press RETURN. To search for an existing asset number, enter ??? then enter data on which to search or ALL for all assets.

Enter the ID of the item you are depreciating. To search for an existing item number, enter ??? then enter data on which to search or ALL for all items.

The item description is automatically displayed. You may edit the description utilizing word processing mode.

Enter the model number, if applicable.

Enter the serial number, if applicable.

The vendor for this item is automatically displayed if applicable. You may overwrite the displayed ID by entering the ID of the Vendor from whom the item was purchased. The vendor must be listed against the item in the parts file. To search for a vendor ID, enter ??? and then enter data on which to search.

Enter the date the item was purchased, or press the RETURN key to automatically display today’s date.

The purchase cost is automatically displayed from the item record. You may overwrite the displayed cost.

After your initial entry of the amount depreciated to date, this amount will be automatically updated.

After your initial entry of the date associated with the amount depreciated to date, this date will be automatically updated.

Depreciated Value = Purchase Cost - Amount Depreciated To Date. This amount is automatically calculated.

Enter the expected salvage value of the item after being depreciated.

Enter any Investment Tax Credit Adjustment.

Depreciable Amount = Depreciated Value - Salvage Value - ITC Adjustment. This amount is automatically calculated.

Enter the method being used. Example: MARCS, STRAIGHT LINE, etc. This field is for reference only and does not affect depreciation calculations.

Enter the expected remaining life of the item in months.

Enter the appropriate Asset general ledger account number. If unknown, enter ??? and then enter data on which to search.

Enter the appropriate Expense general ledger account number. If unknown, enter ??? and then enter data on which to search.

Enter the appropriate Depreciation general ledger account number. If unknown, enter ??? and then enter data on which to search.

Enter CAPITAL or OTHER.

Enter any insurance coverage amount for this asset. The default shown equals the depreciated value amount.

Enter the ID that indicates the location of the item. Enter ??? to display a list of existing locations IDs with a class code equal to "WH".

Enter the department ID. Enter ??? for a list of existing department IDs.

Enter the ID of the company that holds the service contract for this item, if applicable. If the ID is unknown, enter ??? and then enter data on which to search. The name of the company selection is displayed for reference.

Enter the amount of the service contract.

Enter the frequency code.  W=Weekly, M=Monthly, Q=Quarterly, S=Semi-Annually, A=Annually

Enter the expiration date of the service contract.

If N is entered, you may begin entering the depreciation rates manually.

If Y is entered, the following screen will appear:

When percentages for each year have been entered, the rates will be automatically calculated. Press RETURN to return to the original entry screen, where the following information is automatically displayed and may be edited from the MODIFICATIONS prompt:

Depreciation information is displayed for each month as the item depreciates.

The percentage of the rate at which the item is depreciating monthly is automatically displayed.

The dollar amount depreciated each month is automatically displayed.

The dollar amount of the accumulated depreciation is automatically displayed.

The dollar amount of the book value of the item for the month shown is automatically calculated and displayed.

If the depreciation line has been posted to general ledger, the flag will be Y. If not, the flag will be N.

You may edit the schedule if necessary from the option line. Press RETURN to redisplay the Modifications prompt.

The following screens are accessible from the fixed assets entry screen. These sub-screens are labeled "X Functions" which open windows for viewing related data (some sample data is shown).

From the MODIFICATIONS prompt, enter the X-Function corresponding with the Schedule. Example: X1 If unknown, enter XM to view a menu of X-Function selections.

You may edit the schedule from the option line if required.