Accounting Asset Register Checklist

Accounting Asset Register Checklist

This checklist is designed to guide you through the necessary steps for maintaining and monitoring your company's asset register. Follow these guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency in your accounting practices.

Asset Acquisition

  • Add new assets to the register

  • Verify the value of the acquired asset

  • Input the purchase date of the asset

  • Document the vendor of the asset

  • Assign an asset account for the new acquisition

Asset Depreciation

  • Calculate the annual depreciation expense

  • Update the cumulative depreciation of the asset

  • Record the depreciation expense to the Asset Depreciation Account

  • Check that asset's net book value is calculated correctly

  • Ensure the residual value of the asset is taken into consideration

Asset Maintenance

  • Arrange for regular asset maintenance and inspection

  • Document any repairs or improvements made

  • Adjust asset's book value if any improvements significantly extend the asset's life

  • Ensure asset's insurance is up-to-date

  • Trace and account for any accessory or part of the asset

Asset Disposal

  • Calculate the asset's net book value at the time of disposal

  • Record any gain or loss from the disposal

  • Remove the asset from the Asset Register

  • Ensure all depreciation entries for the asset have been made

  • Update the Asset Disposal Account

Monthly and Annual Reviews

  • Conduct regular monthly reviews of the Asset Register

  • Perform annual audits of the assets

  • Update the Asset History Sheet at the end of the financial year

  • Ensure that all assets are tagged and easily identifiable

  • Investigate any discrepancies in the register

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