Accounting 101 - When to Capitalize or Expense

Knowledge of basic accounting can make a huge difference in measuring the costs and profitability of an IT department and in saving time.


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From Info-Tech Research Group | Dec 18, 2009

Consolidated vendor invoices can be very convenient, but managing them can be more difficult than it first seems. The finance department may want to track different activities so that certain costs can be capitalized. This research note explains more about IT asset capitalization to better understand what finance is asking.

The attached Zip file includes:

  • Intro Page.doc
  • Cover Sheet and Terms.pdf
  • Accounting 101.doc
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