Star Enterprises Inc: Getting Control of Your Fixed Assets

Abstract

Investment in fixed assets constitutes the largest part of the asset side of the balance sheet. This paper looks at the processes to create, purchase, manage, and evaluate the value and effectiveness of fixed assets using an SAP R/3 Resource Planning System. The case can be used to discuss a variety of issues associated with Asset accounting. This case is appropriate for an undergraduate course in accounting informational systems and/or intermediate accounting. The case does require access to an SAP R/3 server, and some knowledge of how to navigate the SAP R/3 system. The scenario uses the current version (ECC6.0) of SAP available to members of the SAP University Alliance.