Symantec ALTIRIS ASSET MANAGEMENT SUITE 7.0 - V1.0, User Manual

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Using cost types
A cost type item is used to specify a type of expense. For example, you can
designate cost types as an external purchase, external support, internal support,
or contract. Cost type items lets you logically group expenses. Cost type attributes
affect depreciation values, group allocation, and other reporting areas.
Using currency items
By default, the software defines no currency types or currency rates. It provides
a single, non-defined base currency for all monetary entries. This non-defined
base currency can be whatever you decide. However, we recommend that you
define your currency so that you can use the currency convertor.
To use currency types and rates
1 In the Symantec Management Console, on the Home menu, click Service and
Asset Management.
2 In the left pane under CI Management, expand the Financial Types folder,
and then click Currency.
The list of currencies appears in the right content pane.
3 To add a type of currency, in the left pane, right-click Currency, click Create
Currency.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the currency name, details, and
rate.
4 To edit a type of currency, in the right content pane, right-click a currency,
click Edit.
Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the currency details and rate.
We recommend that you set the rate of the base currency to 1.00. You then
set other currencies to their respective exchange rates as they compare to
the base currency.
5 To delete a type of currency, in the right content pane, right-click a currency,
and then click Delete.
See “Using the currency convertor” on page 33.
Using depreciation schedules
You create depreciation schedule items that correspond to your depreciation
expense strategies. When you create a depreciation schedule item, you enter
Using financial configuration items
Using cost types
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