Steps

  1. Open Fixed Assets → Import assets and choose Download CSV template. Configure categories first and replace any template placeholders.

  2. Enter the opening-balance date and choose register-only treatment when balances already exist in the ledger, or posting opening balances when that is the approved treatment.

  3. Complete the CSV with external references, category IDs, acquisition/in-service dates, cost, accumulated balances, residual value and remaining useful life as applicable.

  4. Choose the CSV file or paste CSV contents, then Validate import and correct every reported row error.

  5. Choose Prepare opening transaction, review the prepared assets/preview and submit the transaction through independent approval and Post to ledger.

  6. Confirm the activated register and reconciliation. Do not re-import historical purchases as new acquisitions.