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