# Account Asset Module

The account_asset module adds the depreciation of fixed assets.

## Asset

An Asset defines how an asset is depreciated. It is mainly defined by:

- Product (of type “Assets”).

- Journal.

- Value, Depreciated Amount and Residual Value.

- Start and End Date.

- Depreciation Method:

  - Linear

- Frequency:

  - Monthly

  - Yearly (using fixed year of 365 days)

- Lines.

The asset can be in one of this states:

- Draft

  The depreciation lines can be created.

- Running

  The accounting moves of depreciation lines are posted.

- Closed

  The value of the asset has been completely depreciated.

A wizard “Create Assets Moves” allows to post all accounting move up to a date.

The day and the month when the move will posted are defined on the accounting configuration.

## Asset Line

An Asset Line defines for a date the value to depreciate.