A capital asset transferred to another department within the same government should be

• Capital Asset Transfers Within the Same Government:

When a capital asset is transferred between departments within the same government, the asset’s

book value (its original cost minus accumulated depreciation) should remain in the fixed asset

tracking system.

The transfer does not change the overall value of the asset for the government as a whole, but it

should reflect that the asset is now under the responsibility of the receiving department.

• Why This Is Important:

Accurate tracking ensures the fixed asset system reflects the current custodian of the asset and

allows for proper asset management and accountability.

• Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Recorded with the original department to maximize receipts: This is incorrect because it ignores

the asset's transfer and would misrepresent which department is responsible for it.

B . Recorded with the second department to minimize costs: Cost minimization is irrelevant here; the

transfer should reflect the book value.

C . Retained with no change in book value to either department: While the book value doesn’t

change overall, the system must reflect the transfer to the receiving department.

• Reference and Documents:

GAAP (Governmental Accounting Standards Board - GASB): Requires accurate fixed asset tracking to

reflect departmental transfers.

GASB Statement No. 34: Discusses fixed asset tracking and reporting requirements.