Real Asset Management – White Papers

11 Fixed Asset Management Resolutions for 2011

The start of a new year is the perfect time to review and improve an organisation’s key business policies and the area of fixed asset management should be no exception. Learn how precise fixed asset data could benefit your business in 2011 from reducing insurance premiums, enabling compliance with the latest government requirements including IFRS to formulating strategies for acquisitions, maintenance and replacement and asset retirements.

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The How & Why of Physical Audits

Effective asset management can help ensure assets are insured at the correct level, facilitate budgeting for maintenance and aid in avoiding unexpected asset ‘write-offs’.  In order to properly manage assets, it is essential to perform thorough routine physical audits.  This white paper explains the business requirement for conducting audits, explores the benefits, and provides a step by step process for performing them.

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The seven sins of spreadsheets for controlling fixed assets

Using spreadsheets to manage an ever growing asset register can lead to problems with business efficiency, from trouble with IFRS compliance, through to poor or inaccurate depreciation calculations, audit trail issues and an inability to meet historical reporting and forecasting requirements. Request this white paper to discover the seven sins of using spreadsheets to control fixed assets - and how to avoid them.

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Calculating the Return On Investment of a Specialist Intermodal IT System

To maximize profits and compete in a demanding market, forward thinking intermodal companies must take full advantage of the latest technology, continually review their business processes and upgrade or replace front-office systems. This document provides decision makers with the information they need to assess the benefits of implementing a specialist software package.

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Managing assets in relation to IFRS requirements

This latest white paper from Real Asset Management is a must have point of reference for finance decision makers in assisting to demystify the requirements around the IFRS regulations for fixed assets.

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