Asset Classes are used to define the local Asset Class Codes. Codes are maintain under Core>Asset Classes. The asset class codes are four digit codes which are used to define broad classes of fixed assets. The GAAP schedules require that each item be assigned to an asset class.
The first two digits of the asset classes are defined by the State of Ohio. The following are the classes as defined by the State:
- 01 - Land and Improvements
- 02 - Buildings and Building Improvements
- 03 - Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
- 04 - Vehicles
- 05 - Infrastructure
- 06 - Books
- 08 - Construction in Progress
The second two digits are optional and may be used to further break down the asset classes if desired. An example might be to subdivide the "01 - Land and Improvements" class into two subclasses as follows:
- 0101 - Land
- 0102 - Improvements
Create an Asset Class
- From the Core menu, select "Asset Classes" to display the Asset Class grid.
- Click
- Enter desired information into the asset class window
- Type: Use drop-down to select a state defined class.
- Code: Will default to the Type selected followed by 00 (i.e. 0300). You may optionally modify the second two digits to further break down the asset class (i.e. 0305).
- Description is the description entered to define the asset class.
- Click on to add the asset class. Click on to cancel out without saving changes.
Search/View an Asset Class
The Asset Classes grid displays existing asset classes. You can search for existing asset classes by clicking in the filter row in the grid columns and entering in the desired information. By default, the grid sorts by Code. Click on to generate a quick extract (CSV or EXCEL format) based on what you filtered. Click the view icon to view a particular asset class. From there, you have the option to edit it.
Edit an Asset Class
NOTE: Only the description of the Asset Classes may be edited.
If you created an asset class by mistake or assigned the wrong code and there are no items associated with the asset class, you must delete the asset class and create a new one with the correct information.
To edit an asset class:
- Query for desired asset class
- Click on the edit icon
- Make desired description changes
- Click on to post the changes to the system. Click on Close to close the window and return to the grid without saving changes.
Delete an Asset Class
Delete may be used to delete an asset class that does not have any associated inventory items.
- Query the desired asset class
- Click on the Delete icon
- Confirm you want to delete by clicking on
More Information on Asset Classes
Items that may have been entered without an asset class (in Classic prior to the GAAP flag being set) will not require an asset class code to be assigned. However, these items will appear in the 'unclassified' column on the Fixed Assets by Function/Class report. It is recommended that all items entered on the system be assigned an asset class. Please refer to
Imported Asset Classes
If an Asset Class does not contain any related transactions (items, acquisitions, dispositions, etc), the Asset Class code will not be imported into Core>Asset Classes during migration. You may re-create the missing asset class codes in Redesign if you desire.