This ten-article series provides a comprehensive guide to fixed asset management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, spanning from accounting theory to hands-on practice. It details master data setup (posting groups, depreciation books, excise taxes) and the execution of operational workflows (acquisitions, derogatory depreciation, maintenance, disposals, and reconciliation), covering the entire asset lifecycle.
This article details the fundamentals of fixed asset accounting. From the key distinction with current expenses to the €500 (excluding VAT) threshold, discover how to classify your intangible, tangible, and financial assets. The article also addresses the specific accounting treatment of work-in-progress and lays the groundwork for rigorous asset management.