An addition to a fixed asset is maintenance to or an add-on item for a fixed asset. An addition is considered part of a fixed asset, but is not a separate asset. For example, an extra battery for a laptop is an addition to the laptop fixed asset. Typically, an addition is maintenance or an improvement and is related to a write up adjustment.

1. Click General ledger> Common Forms> Fixed Assets Details.

2. Select the fixed asset to create the addition for.

3. Click Additions.

4. Press CTRL+N to create a new addition.

5. On the Overviewtab, keep the default addition number and type a name for the addition, such as Laptop Battery.

6. Enter additional details, such as the acquisition date, unit cost, and quantity.

7. On the Generaltab, enter values for other fields as appropriate.

   Note
   If the addition increases the service life of the fixed asset, select the Increases service lifecheck box, and then modify the Service lifefield in the Value modelsform.

8. Press CTRL+S to save the addition.

   To create another addition for the selected fixed asset, repeat steps 4 through 8.