How to Purchase Fixed Asset?
An Asset must be Added before purchase.
Steps to record 'Purchase' transaction :
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Navigate to the Purchase Tab:
- Go to the Fixed Assets Management Module.
- Select the Purchase & Sale tab.
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Click on 'New Purchase':
- Press the + New Purchase button to open the purchase entry form.
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Fill in the Purchase Details:
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Date:
- Select the date on which the asset was purchased.
- Example: 22/01/2025.
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Code:
- Automatically generated a unique identifier for the purchase transaction.
- Example: FAP-5089-0029.
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Lot Number:
- Automatically a unique Lot Number will be assign , which automatically increments for every new purchase of the same asset.
- Example:
- First purchase of Tables → Lot Number:
123-2
- Second purchase of Tables → Lot Number:
123-3
- Third purchase of Tables → Lot Number:
123-4
- First purchase of Tables → Lot Number:
- Example:
- Automatically a unique Lot Number will be assign , which automatically increments for every new purchase of the same asset.
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Fixed Asset Group:
- Select the appropriate group/category for the asset (e.g., Furniture and Fixtures, Laboratory Equipment).
- Example: Furniture and Fixtures.
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Select Account:
- Choose the account (e.g., cash or bank) from which the asset purchase is funded.
- Example: Bank Transaction | Bank Account.
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Select Item:
- Choose the specific asset item being purchased from the dropdown.
- Example: Tables.
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Description:
- Provide a brief description of the asset or the purchase.
- Example: Purchased for the new lab setup.
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Enter Financial and Asset-Specific Details:
- Unit Price:
- Enter the cost per unit of the asset.
- Example: 5,000 PKR.
- Quantity:
- Specify the total number of units purchased.
- Example: 3 units.
- Total Amount:
- Automatically calculated based on the unit price and quantity.
- Formula: Unit Price x Quantity.
- Example: 5,000 x 3 = 15,000 PKR.
- Salvage Value:
- Enter the estimated residual value of the asset at the end of its useful life.
- Example: 1,000 PKR.
- Useful Life:
- Specify the expected lifespan of the asset (in years).
- Example: 5 years.
- Depreciation Value:
- Automatically calculated based on the formula:
- (Purchase Cost - Salvage Value) ÷ Useful Life.
- Example: 25,000 - 10,000 ÷ 5 = 3,000 PKR/year.
- Unit Price:
- Click Save & New or Save |& Close.
NOTE: After Purchase an Asset , Impact on Accounts in Summary.
- Amount Deducted from Cash/Bank Account.
- Amount Added in front of the Fixed Asset account.