"Partial acquisitions and disposals" refer to the partial addition or removal of assets from a company's fixed assets. This can occur, for example, when a company sells part of its assets or uses part of an asset for other purposes while the remainder continues to be owned by the company.
Typical functions of software in the area of "Partial acquisitions and disposals" include:
Capture of partial acquisitions and disposals: Capturing and documenting partial additions or removals of assets from fixed assets.
Calculation of proportional values: Calculation of the proportional values of assets affected by partial acquisitions or disposals based on defined rules and methods.
Updating of book values: Updating the book values of assets after partial acquisitions or disposals to reflect the changed ownership or use.
Management of partial disposals: Managing the process of partial disposals, including the capture of sales or retirement information and the calculation of depreciations up to the time of partial disposal.
Monitoring of residual values: Monitoring the residual values of assets after partial acquisitions or disposals to track their financial impact and value development.
Reporting and analysis: Providing reports and analyses on partial acquisitions and disposals to gain insights into changes in the company's fixed assets.