1. Preface

1.1 Introduction

This user manual is designed to help you quickly get acquainted with the Fixed Assets (FA) module of Oracle FLEXCUBE.

The manual gives you an overview of the Fixed Assets module, and takes you through the various steps involved in setting up and maintaining a fixed asset.

You can obtain information specific to a particular field by placing the cursor on the relevant field, and striking <F1> on the keyboard.

1.2 Audience

This manual is intended for the following User/User Roles:

	Role		Function
	Back office clerk		Input functions for contracts
	Back office managers/officers		Authorization functions
	Product Managers		Product definition and authorization
	End of Day operators		Processing during End of Day/ Beginning of Day
	Financial Controller/Product Managers		Generation of reports

1.3 Documentation Accessibility

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1.4 Abbreviations

	Abbreviation		Description
	Oracle FLEX­CUBE		Oracle FLEXCUBE
	FA		Fixed Assets
	BOD		Beginning of Day
	EOD		End of Day
	PO		Purchase Order
	MIS		Management Informa­tion System
	SLM		Straight Line Method
	WDV		Written Down Value method

1.5 Organization

This manual is organized into the following chapters:

	Chapter		Description
	Chapter 1		About this Manual gives information on the intended audience. It also lists the various chapters covered in this User Manual.
	Chapter 2		Fixed Assets - An Overview is a snapshot of the features that the module provides.
	Chapter 3		Maintenances for Fixed Assets Module details the maintenances required for fixed assets.
	Chapter 4		Defining a Product details the procedure to set up FA products.
	Chapter 5		Processing Fixed Assets discusses the processing of the fixed asset.
	Chapter 6		Annexure A - Accounting Entries and Advices contains an event-wise list of suggested accounting entries and advices.
	Chapter 7		Glossary defines the important terms list in the module.
	Chapter 8		Function ID Glossary has alphabetical listing of Function/Screen ID's used in the module with page references for quick naviga­tion.

1.6 Glossary of Icons

This User Manual may refer to all or some of the following icons:

	Icons		Function
			Exit
			Add row
			Delete row
			Option List