Create New Asset - Create Asset window

Use the Create New Asset - Create Asset window to enter key details for an asset.
To change the key details of an asset:

Review the current values of the asset.
Update the fields, as required.

Click .

The Create New Asset - Location window is displayed. See Create New Asset - Location window (on page ).
Note: Click the and buttons to move between the Create New Asset windows.
Create New Asset - Create Asset window key fields

Field	Description
Asset Number	Unique number used to identify an asset.
Automatically assign Asset Number	Clear the field to manually enter an asset number. The default is for the new number to be one greater than the highest asset number.
Asset Type	Code to distinguish different types of assets by depreciation rate and general ledger allocations. See Asset Definitions Maintenance - General tab in the Assets manual.
Asset Category	Category for the asset.
Cost Centre	General ledger cost centre linked to the Asset Type Code.
G/L Sub Alloc	General ledger sub-allocation code linked to the asset. For example, the sub-allocation may be to the Boarding House Master.
Description	Description of the asset. For example, the make of a car.
Model / Serial	Unique information required to identify the asset. Tip: We recommend that you record this information for all assets. You will need this information for insurance purposes and it makes maintaining assets much easier in the long term.
Quantity	Normally the quantity is one. Also used when multiple items with the same definition are purchased on the same date and depreciate by the same amount. For example, 500 chairs purchased for the auditorium. Note: Be careful when entering a quantity greater than one, as multiple locations cannot be specified.
Create as Multiple Assets	Indicates whether multiple assets are individual or part of a set. For example, if you type a Quantity of 10 and the Create as Multiple Assets field is: selected, Synergetic creates ten separate assets, such as ten data projectors cleared, Synergetic creates one asset with a quantity of ten, such as a computer laboratory with ten computers.
Private Use Rate	Specify the approximate percentage of private use of the asset. This determines the amount to allocate to the private use general ledger account.
Purchased Date	Date the asset was purchased.
Purchased Cost	Purchase price of the asset.
Insurance Notified Date	Date the insurance company was notified of the asset's acquisition.
Reference	Insurance notification reference number.
Order Number	Purchase order number used to purchase the asset, if applicable.