Key Features

Key Features documentation

Key Features

AssetVault provides a comprehensive suite of asset management and lease accounting features designed for modern businesses.

Asset Management

Fixed Asset Register

Maintain a complete, auditable record of all your organization's assets.

Key Capabilities:

  • Unlimited asset records
  • Customizable asset types (IT, Vehicles, Equipment, Property, etc.)
  • Unique asset identifiers (auto-generated or custom)
  • Detailed asset metadata (serial numbers, locations, descriptions)
  • Photo and document attachments
  • Asset lifecycle tracking (acquisition to disposal)

Use Cases:

  • Compliance reporting
  • Insurance valuations
  • Asset audits
  • Fleet management

Asset Creation & Editing

Manual Entry:

  • User-friendly forms with validation
  • Real-time depreciation preview
  • Duplicate detection
  • Field-level help text

Bulk Operations:

  • Excel template-based import
  • Validation and error checking
  • Preview before commit
  • Support for 100+ assets per upload

Asset Editing:

  • Edit asset details at any time
  • Automatic depreciation recalculation
  • Audit trail of changes
  • Version history

Depreciation Engine

Automated, accurate depreciation calculations compliant with accounting standards.

Supported Methods

  1. Straight-Line Depreciation

    • Even expense allocation over useful life
    • Most common method
    • Simple and predictable
  2. Reducing Balance (Declining Balance)

    • Higher depreciation in early years
    • Accelerated expense recognition
    • Tax advantages in some jurisdictions

Features

  • Automated Calculations: Depreciation runs automatically for all assets
  • Pro-rata Support: Partial year depreciation for mid-year purchases
  • Residual Values: Factor in expected salvage value
  • Custom Useful Life: Override defaults per asset
  • Depreciation Schedules: View month-by-month breakdown
  • Journal Entries: Generate accounting journals for posting

See: Depreciation Engine Guide

Lease Accounting (IFRS 16)

Comprehensive lease accounting module for compliance with IFRS 16 and ASC 842.

ROU Assets & Lease Liabilities

  • Right-of-Use (ROU) Assets: Automatically calculated from lease terms
  • Lease Liabilities: Present value of future lease payments
  • Interest Expense: Calculated using incremental borrowing rate
  • Depreciation: ROU asset depreciation over lease term

Features

  • Lease Calculator: Try before you commit with our demo calculator
  • Payment Schedules: Generate complete amortization tables
  • Variable Payments: Handle contingent rents and escalations
  • Exemptions: Low-value and short-term lease tracking
  • Modifications: Adjust for lease amendments
  • Dismantling Costs: Include restoration obligations

Status: Advanced lease module coming soon. Try the demo

Import & Export

Seamless data integration with your existing systems.

Import Capabilities

Bulk Upload:

  • Excel templates for assets, leases
  • Validation and preview
  • Error reporting and correction
  • Merge or replace options

Supported Data:

  • Asset master data
  • Lease agreements
  • Historical depreciation
  • Locations and cost centers

Export Capabilities

Excel Exports:

  • Complete asset registers
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Lease liability summaries
  • Journal entry templates

PDF Reports:

  • Asset summary reports
  • Valuation reports
  • Compliance documentation

CSV Exports:

  • Raw data for external analysis
  • Integration with ERP systems
  • Custom report building

See: Import & Export Guide

Dashboards & Analytics

Real-time insights into your asset portfolio.

Key Metrics

  • Total Asset Value: Current net book value across all assets
  • Monthly Depreciation: Period depreciation expense
  • Asset Count: Active assets by type and status
  • Disposal Activity: Recent and upcoming disposals

Visualizations

  • Asset Value Trends: Historical net book value charts
  • Depreciation Forecast: Projected expenses
  • Asset Distribution: By type, location, or department
  • Lease Liability Maturity: Payment timing analysis

Filtering

  • Date range selection
  • Asset type filtering
  • Location/department views
  • Custom reporting periods

See: Dashboards Guide

Asset Lifecycle Management

Acquisition

  • Record purchase details
  • Attach invoices and documents
  • Set initial valuation
  • Assign to location/user

In-Service Management

  • Track asset location
  • Record maintenance history
  • Update valuations
  • Manage transfers

Impairment

  • Record impairment losses
  • Adjust carrying value
  • Generate impairment journals
  • Maintain audit trail

Disposal

  • Record disposal date and proceeds
  • Calculate gain or loss on disposal
  • Generate disposal journals
  • Archive asset records

Security & Compliance

User Management

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Company-level permissions
  • Audit logging of all changes
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Data Security

  • Encrypted data at rest and in transit
  • Regular security audits
  • Compliance with GDPR and data protection laws
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery

See: Security Policy

Compliance Features

  • Audit trails for all transactions
  • Immutable journal entries (once posted)
  • Financial period locking
  • Compliance reporting

Collaboration Features

Multi-User Support

  • Unlimited users per company
  • Concurrent editing with conflict resolution
  • Activity notifications
  • Comment and note-taking

Multi-Company Management

  • Manage multiple legal entities
  • Separate financial periods
  • Consolidated reporting (coming soon)
  • Cross-company transfers

QR Code Tracking (Beta)

Physical asset tracking using QR codes.

Features:

  • Generate unique QR codes per asset
  • Print labels for physical tagging
  • Mobile scanning for quick lookup
  • Location check-in/check-out

Integration Capabilities

API Access (Coming Soon)

  • RESTful API for system integration
  • Webhook notifications
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication
  • Comprehensive API documentation

ERP Integration

  • Export formats compatible with major ERPs
  • Journal entry templates
  • Chart of accounts mapping
  • Automated data sync (via partners)

Reporting

Standard Reports

  • Asset Register
  • Depreciation Schedule
  • Disposal Report
  • Lease Liability Summary
  • Asset Additions Report
  • Net Book Value Report

Custom Reports

  • Filter by any field
  • Sort and group by attributes
  • Export to Excel or PDF
  • Save report templates

Mobile Experience

AssetVault is fully responsive and works on:

  • Desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Tablets (iPad, Android tablets)
  • Mobile phones (iOS, Android)

Mobile Features:

  • Asset lookup and viewing
  • Photo uploads
  • QR code scanning
  • Dashboard access

Upcoming Features

We're constantly improving AssetVault. Coming soon:

  • Advanced Lease Module: Full IFRS 16 lease register
  • Consolidated Reporting: Multi-company consolidation
  • API Access: Programmatic integration
  • Mobile App: Native iOS and Android apps
  • Advanced Workflows: Approval chains and notifications
  • AI-Powered Insights: Anomaly detection and forecasting

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