Account Asset Module

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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.