Appreciation is an increase in the value of a fixed asset, typically land and buildings. It can also be used for a fixed asset such as an oil platform that increases in value because of an increase in demand for the item.

To post appreciation transactions to a depreciation book for which appreciation has general ledger integration, you must use an FA G/L journal.

To post an appreciation transaction to a depreciation book for which appreciation does not have general ledger integration, you must use an FA journal.

To post appreciation transactions

  1. In the Search box, enter FA G/L Journals, and then choose the related link.

  2. Fill in the fields.

  3. On the Actions tab, in the Functions group, choose Insert FA Bal. Account. Microsoft Dynamics NAV creates a second line with the balancing entry.

  4. On the Home tab, choose Post to post the journal.

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On the FA Posting Group card, enter the general ledger debit account in the Appreciation Account field on the General FastTab.

In the Appreciation Bal. Account field, enter the general leger account to which you want to post balancing entries for appreciation.

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