The document outlines the standard operating procedures for disposing of obsolete equipment. It states that a disposal form must be prepared by the department head with asset details and a photo, equipment must generally be at least 5 years old except computers which must be 10 years old to be disposed of. If the equipment is sold, it must go to the highest bidder unless the general manager approves otherwise, and any proceeds go into the receipt account as miscellaneous income before removing the items from the asset registrar.
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Dispose old capital goods. Approval process and accounting handling
The document outlines the standard operating procedures for disposing of obsolete equipment. It states that a disposal form must be prepared by the department head with asset details and a photo, equipment must generally be at least 5 years old except computers which must be 10 years old to be disposed of. If the equipment is sold, it must go to the highest bidder unless the general manager approves otherwise, and any proceeds go into the receipt account as miscellaneous income before removing the items from the asset registrar.
The document outlines the standard operating procedures for disposing of obsolete equipment. It states that a disposal form must be prepared by the department head with asset details and a photo, equipment must generally be at least 5 years old except computers which must be 10 years old to be disposed of. If the equipment is sold, it must go to the highest bidder unless the general manager approves otherwise, and any proceeds go into the receipt account as miscellaneous income before removing the items from the asset registrar.
Procedure: Disposal form shall be prepared/reviewed by Department head Disposal form shall be completed with the details with asset details such as asset id and serial number. Photo of the disposal items shall be taken for reference. Such disposal must be at least five years old and equipment must be at least ten years old, with the exception of computers, and have been determined as obsolete by the professional administrative staff. Equipment may not be sold directly to individuals unless approval given by General Manager. It will be sold to the highest bidder. All proceeds from the disposition of equipment or supplies will be deposited in the receipt bank account and take in as miscellaneous income. The disposal items shall be removed from Fixed Asset Registrar. Disposal form with full supporting documents shall be submitted to Finance/General Ledger section for accounting and journal posting