Real Asset Management – White PapersFinancial Software and the CloudFinancial software has found a safe and productive home in the cloud. Companies that opt for a hosted Fixed Asset Register can rapidly discover the benefits of the cloud and prove the long term viability of the hosted model for the entire software portfolio. This whitepaper will explore some reasons to consider a hosted solution, how it works, and what steps you should take in your buying decision. Overcoming the hurdles of fixed asset managementControlling fixed asset information and extracting the data needed for tax and reporting purposes can often come with many challenges. These hurdles may be caused by lack of a proper functioning asset management system or the need to update processes to reflect changes in the organization’s environment. This white paper will explore the challenges presented by fixed asset management, how to evaluate current processes, and how specialized systems can offer solutions. 11 Fixed Asset Management Resolutions for 2011Make your New Year’s resolution for better fixed asset management today. Precise fixed asset data is essential to most organizations with reliable records enabling finance officials to protect what is invariably a significant investment. The start of a new year is the perfect time to review an organization’s fixed asset policies and decide on appropriate improvements. This whitepaper includes Real Asset Management ’s suggested top 11 resolutions for fixed asset health in 2011. A Guide to Reducing Tax and Increasing Profitability Through Your Fixed Asset RegisterBefore the advent of modern fixed asset accounting software, many companies followed a policy of calculating depreciation for tax purposes and then using the same dollar amount for periodic financial reporting under GAAP. This paper will explore the benefits of using different depreciation for tax and book accounting and how professional fixed asset management systems can create ‘what if’ analyses of depreciation options to assist in creating a new policy. The How & Why of Physical AuditsEffective asset management can help ensure assets are insured at the correct level, facilitate budgeting for maintenance and aid in avoiding unexpected ‘write-offs’. In order to properly manage assets, it is essential to perform thorough routine physical audits. This white paper explains the business requirement for conducting audits, explores the benefits, and provides a step by step process for performing them. The 7 Sins of Spreadsheets for Controlling Fixed AssetsWith so many potential causes of and opportunities for errors, spreadsheets are not the solution for all business needs. This white paper will identify the Top 7 issues which businesses using spreadsheets to manage their fixed asset data are failing to address.
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