The Interdepartment Transfer Procedure
If fixed assets are routinely shifted between departments, there should be a procedure that ensures the related records are updated. The procedure steps are:
1.Complete a form identifying which asset is being transferred out of a department. This should include the unique asset tag number and a general description of the asset. The manager of this department signs the form to acknowledge that the asset is to be shifted elsewhere.
2.The manager of the department receiving the asset also signs the form, to acknowledge receipt.
3.Forward the form to the fixed asset accountant, who accesses the asset record in the accounting system and assigns the asset to the receiving department. The accountant also shifts the related depreciation charge to the receiving department.
4.Send copies of the form to both department managers, for their records