Account Asset Module

The account_asset module adds the depreciation of fixed assets.

Asset

An Asset defines how an asset is depreciated. It is mainly defined by:

• Product (of type “Assets”).

• Journal.

• Value, Depreciated Amount and Residual Value.

• Start and End Date.

• Depreciation Method:

  • Linear

• Frequency:

  • Monthly

  • Yearly (using fixed year of 365 days)

• Lines.

The asset can be in one of this states:

• Draft

  The depreciation lines can be created.

• Running

  The accounting moves of depreciation lines are posted.

• Closed

  The value of the asset has been completely depreciated.

A wizard “Create Assets Moves” allows to post all accounting move up to a date.

The day and the month when the move will posted are defined on the accounting configuration.

Asset Line

An Asset Line defines for a date the value to depreciate.