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How to Purchase Fixed Asset?

An Asset must be Added before purchase.

Steps to record 'Purchase' transaction :

  1. Navigate to the Purchase Tab:

    • Go to the Fixed Assets Management Module.
    • Select the Purchase & Sale tab.
  2. Click on 'New Purchase':

    • Press the + New Purchase    button to open the purchase entry form. 
  3. Fill in the Purchase Details:

    • Date:

      • Select the date on which the asset was purchased.
      • Example: 22/01/2025.
    • Code:

      • Automatically generated a unique identifier for the purchase transaction.
      • Example: FAP-5089-0029.
    • 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
    • Fixed Asset Group:

      • Select the appropriate group/category for the asset (e.g., Furniture and Fixtures, Laboratory Equipment).
      • Example: Furniture and Fixtures.
    • Select Account:

      • Choose the account (e.g., cash or bank) from which the asset purchase is funded.
      • Example: Bank Transaction | Bank Account.
    • Select Item:

      • Choose the specific asset item being purchased from the dropdown.
      • Example: Tables.
    • Description:

      • Provide a brief description of the asset or the purchase.
      • Example: Purchased for the new lab setup.
  4. Enter Financial and Asset-Specific Details:

    1. Unit Price:
      • Enter the cost per unit of the asset.
      • Example: 5,000 PKR.
    2. Quantity:
      • Specify the total number of units purchased.
      • Example: 3 units.
    3. Total Amount:
      • Automatically calculated based on the unit price and quantity.
      • Formula: Unit Price x Quantity.
      • Example: 5,000 x 3 = 15,000 PKR.
    4. Salvage Value:
      • Enter the estimated residual value of the asset at the end of its useful life.
      • Example: 1,000 PKR.
    5. Useful Life:
      • Specify the expected lifespan of the asset (in years).
      • Example: 5 years.
    6. Depreciation Value:
      • Automatically calculated based on the formula:
      • (Purchase Cost - Salvage Value) ÷ Useful Life.
      • Example: 25,000 - 10,000 ÷ 5 = 3,000 PKR/year.
  5. 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.

 

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