Efficient management of fixed assets and the impact of their real coast on financial results: Case study of investments carried out in Angola
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2017-05-05
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Este trabalho tem como objetivo evidenciar a importância da correta valorização dos
ativos fixos demonstrando o seu efeito nos resultados financeiros de uma empresa.
Os investimentos em meios fixos têm um peso muito significante no total dos ativos de
uma empresa, a gestão eficiente desses ativos merece um acompanhamento cuidadoso,
assim como também é muito importante saber quais as formas e métodos de aquisição a
que os meios fixos estão sujeitos, para que se lhes possa adequar a um modelo de
valorização eficiente.
A amortização traduz-se no custo de um ativo fixo resultante do seu desgaste pela sua
utilização na atividade operacional da empresa. O valor de um bem do ativo fixo é
determinado pelo seu preço de compra acrescido de todos os encargos relacionados com
a sua aquisição. Deste modo, qualquer despesa de capital relacionada com a compra,
fabrico ou construção de um ativo fixo deve ser adicionada no valor global do bem, para
que o seu custo possa ser reconhecido corretamente e possa ter um impacto fiável nos
resultados financeiros.
O controlo e o acompanhamento são ferramentas indispensáveis da gestão dos ativos
fixos e quando implementadas de forma eficiente no processo de valorização obtém-se
bons resultados. Para o efeito, são analisados neste trabalho alguns modelos de gestão
adequados às diferentes formas de aquisição dos ativos fixos com a finalidade de se
obter uma correta valorização.
O estudo faz uma abordagem de modelos práticos e eficazes da gestão dos ativos fixos
que podem ser implementados pelas empresas, isto, desde a concepção do orçamento
para as despesas de capital, durante o processo de aquisição, fabrico ou construção, até a
colocação dos bens em condições de funcionamento ou de uso, concluindo com dois
modelos comparativos nos quais podemos evidenciar o impacto da depreciação nos
resultados financeiros.
This paper aims to highlight the importance of the correct valuation of fixed assets, demonstrating its effect on financial results of an entity. Investments in fixed assets have a very significant weight on total assets of a company. The efficient management of these assets deserves a careful follow-up, as well as, it is also very important to know the form these items are acquired and the methods of acquisition they are subject in order to be able to adapt to an effective model of valuation. The depreciation is considered as the cost of fixed assets resulting from their wear by the use during the firm’s operating cycle and, in this case, it has a reflex of great relevance in financial results. The value of an item of fixed asset is determined by its purchase price plus all charges related to its acquisition. Therefore, any capital expenditure related to the purchase, manufacture or construction of a fixed asset shall be added to the overall value of the item, so that, the cost (the depreciation) can be accounted and recognized correctly and can have a reliable impact in financial results. The control and the follow-up are essential supporting tools for the management of fixed assets and when they are implemented efficiently in the valuation process the company can obtain good results. It is discussed in this paper some management models suitable for various forms of acquisition for fixed assets with the aim of obtaining a correct valuation. The study analyzes the practical and effective model for managing the fixed assets that can be adopted by firms from the conception of the budget for capital expenditures, during the process of acquisition or construction, till the placement of the items in operating conditions. Concluding with two comparative models in which can be highlighted the impact of the depreciation in financial results.
This paper aims to highlight the importance of the correct valuation of fixed assets, demonstrating its effect on financial results of an entity. Investments in fixed assets have a very significant weight on total assets of a company. The efficient management of these assets deserves a careful follow-up, as well as, it is also very important to know the form these items are acquired and the methods of acquisition they are subject in order to be able to adapt to an effective model of valuation. The depreciation is considered as the cost of fixed assets resulting from their wear by the use during the firm’s operating cycle and, in this case, it has a reflex of great relevance in financial results. The value of an item of fixed asset is determined by its purchase price plus all charges related to its acquisition. Therefore, any capital expenditure related to the purchase, manufacture or construction of a fixed asset shall be added to the overall value of the item, so that, the cost (the depreciation) can be accounted and recognized correctly and can have a reliable impact in financial results. The control and the follow-up are essential supporting tools for the management of fixed assets and when they are implemented efficiently in the valuation process the company can obtain good results. It is discussed in this paper some management models suitable for various forms of acquisition for fixed assets with the aim of obtaining a correct valuation. The study analyzes the practical and effective model for managing the fixed assets that can be adopted by firms from the conception of the budget for capital expenditures, during the process of acquisition or construction, till the placement of the items in operating conditions. Concluding with two comparative models in which can be highlighted the impact of the depreciation in financial results.
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Ativo fixo, Custo, Despesa de capital, Valorização, Depreciação, Fixed asset, Cost, Capital expenditure, Valuation, Depreciation
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Kibeka, M. A. (2017). Efficient management of fixed assets and the impact of their real coast on financial results: Case study of investments carried out in Angola. (Dissertação de Mestrado), Universidade Portucalense, Portugal. Disponível no Repositório UPT, http://hdl.handle.net/11328/2067
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Mestrado em Finanças
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Open Access