FA Asset Additions
Description:
Imported from BI Publisher Description: Asset Additions Report Application: Assets Source: Asset Additions Report (XML) Short Name: FAS420_XML DB package: FA_FAS420_XMLP_PKG
Parameters
Ledger, Book, From Period Entered, To Period Entered, From Period Effective, To Period Effective, Category From, Category To
Used tables
fa_calendar_periods, fa_deprn_periods, fa_system_controls, fa_lookups, fa_additions, fa_asset_history, fa_transaction_headers, fa_category_books, fa_categories_b_kfv, fa_distribution_history, gl_code_combinations, &lp_fa_adjustments, &lp_fa_books, &lp_fa_deprn_summary, &lp_fa_deprn_detail, fnd_currencies, &lp_fa_book_controls, gl_sets_of_books, fa_book_controls_sec, &lp_fa_deprn_periods
Categories
Related reports
FA Asset Book Details, FA Asset Summary (Germany)
Dependencies
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Example Report
FA Asset Additions 30-Aug-2021 051352.xlsx
Report SQL
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Case Study: Automating Fixed Asset Capitalization Reporting in Oracle EBS
Executive Summary
The FA Asset Additions report is a critical financial control tool designed to validate the capitalization of new assets within Oracle Fixed Assets. By providing a detailed audit trail of asset additions—including source details from Payables and Projects—this report ensures that organizations maintain an accurate asset register, comply with depreciation policies, and support rigorous tax reporting requirements.
Business Challenge
For asset-intensive organizations, the process of capitalizing assets (“Additions”) is a high-risk area for financial reporting. Inaccurate data during this phase can lead to incorrect depreciation calculations for years to come. Common challenges include:
- Source Traceability: Difficulty in tracing an asset back to its originating invoice or project cost, making audits time-consuming.
- Categorization Errors: Incorrect assignment of asset categories or depreciation methods at the time of addition.
- Period-End Bottlenecks: The need to manually verify hundreds of additions during the tight financial close window.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all capitalized costs meet the specific criteria for asset recognition under GAAP or IFRS.
The Solution
The FA Asset Additions report provides a comprehensive view of all assets added within a specific period or range. It bridges the gap between the subsidiary ledgers (AP/PA) and the Fixed Assets module, offering immediate visibility into the “who, what, and when” of asset creation.
Key Features
- Source Line Detail: Links asset additions back to specific invoice lines or project tasks, providing a complete audit trail.
- Depreciation Validation: Displays the assigned depreciation method, life, and prorate conventions to ensure policy compliance.
- Multi-Book Support: Capable of reporting on different depreciation books (Corporate, Tax, etc.) to verify statutory reporting requirements.
- Cost Breakdown: Separates original cost, salvage value, and recoverable cost to validate the depreciable basis.
Technical Architecture
The report is built upon the core Oracle Fixed Assets transaction tables, ensuring data integrity and alignment with the standard FAS420 XML Publisher report but with enhanced accessibility.
Critical Tables
FA_ADDITIONS_B: Stores the descriptive information and asset category for each asset.FA_ASSET_HISTORY: Tracks changes to asset assignments and category information over time.FA_TRANSACTION_HEADERS: Records the specific transaction event (ADDITION) that created the asset.FA_BOOKS: Contains the financial rules (Cost, Method, Life) associated with the asset in a specific book.FA_DISTRIBUTION_HISTORY: Maps the asset to specific GL accounts and physical locations.
Key Parameters
- Book: The specific depreciation book to analyze (e.g., CORP, TAX, FED).
- From/To Period: The range of accounting periods to include in the report.
- Asset Category: Filter by specific asset types (e.g., COMPUTER-HARDWARE, VEHICLES).
- Asset Number: Capability to search for a specific asset for detailed auditing.
Functional Analysis
Use Cases
- Month-End Close: Accountants run this report to verify that all assets cleared from the CIP (Construction in Process) accounts have been correctly capitalized.
- Tax Reporting: Tax teams use the report to identify new additions for the year to calculate tax depreciation schedules.
- Internal Audit: Auditors use the source line details to sample asset additions and verify the existence of supporting documentation (invoices).
FAQ
Q: Does this report show assets added via Mass Additions? A: Yes, it includes assets added manually as well as those processed through the Mass Additions interface from Payables or Projects.
Q: Can I see the GL accounts associated with the addition?
A: Yes, the report joins to FA_DISTRIBUTION_HISTORY and GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS to show the expense and asset cost accounts.
Q: How does this compare to the standard FAS420 report? A: This SQL-based approach allows for easier export to Excel for pivot table analysis, whereas the standard XML/PDF output is static and harder to manipulate for large datasets.
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