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Real Asset Management
Real Asset Management (RAM) is a leading provider of fixed asset management software and services. The company was established in 1981 as Britannia Software Plc to supply fixed asset management software solutions to a range of commercial and public sector organisations.
Since then, RAM's products have been implemented by more than 3,000 public and private sector organisations in over 80 countries. Commercial customers range from SMEs to FTSE100 companies. RAM is recognised as one of the leading suppliers to the UK public sector where customers include Central Government (150 implementations), NHS Trusts (140), Educational Establishments (90) and Local Authorities (45). It also provides property management software to more than 600 MoD sites worldwide. RAM's Series4000 range incorporates every aspect of fixed asset accounting, capital project control, lessee asset accounting, asset budgeting, help desk management, inventory control, asset tracking, maintenance management and capital allowance calculations in one comprehensive solution.
As a market leader, RAM continues to invest in first class customer care, quality staff and leading edge technology. It is committed to keeping its clients at the forefront of technological innovation by providing only the most current solutions. Its products are truly scalable, capable of running on all modern operating systems and able to utilise all major proprietary databases.
Real Asset Management specialise in finance management case studies, articles and whitepapers.
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Asset discovery is key to understanding business risk
Organisations know the value of Business Intelligence in analysing performance and tracking financial indicators. How many, however, are leveraging this technology to assess the corporate risk associated with the tough capital investment decisions required across an organisation’s asset estate?
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 14 November 2012 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
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Component Accounting Software Case Study: Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster)
To ensure compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) invested in new component accounting software. This case study assesses the software's implementation and its impact upon the accuracy and efficiency of Habinteg's accounting and asset management.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 07 November 2012 | Business Area: Finance and Accounting
Component Accounting Software Case Study: Cassiltoun Housing Association
To ensure SORP compliance, Cassiltoun Housing Association invested in Real Asset Management's Asset4000 software, to streamline the management of its £42 million asset register. This article looks at the implementation of a component accounting solution and its impact upon asset management.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 05 November 2012 | Business Area: Finance and Accounting
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Easing the move to component accounting
The deadline for IFRS compliance may still be several years ahead for Housing Associations, but there is a clear requirement to meet the demands of SoRP 2010. This article provides advice on easing the move to component accounting, including depreciation, new data and reporting processes.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 01 November 2012 | Business Area: Financial Reporting
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Haldane Fisher streamlines asset accounting with Real Asset Management
To improve the accuracy of its business critical asset accounting, Haldane Fisher invested in new software. This case study assesses the company's implementation of Asset4000 and its impact on risk management, administration costs, asset management processes, balance sheet and depreciation accuracy.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 26 October 2012 | Business Area: Project Management
Future Challenges of Fixed Asset Management
As companies continue to work on balance sheet management, their focus is increasingly drawn towards making sure their assets are managed correctly. Real Asset Management and Financial Director have teamed up to find out what the key challenges are, and what businesses are doing to address them.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 13 August 2012 | Business Area: Finance and Accounting
Broadacres Housing Association selects Asset4000 from RAM to manage asset base worth £100m
Broadacres Housing Association, a charitable provider of social housing in North Yorkshire, has selected Asset4000 from Real Asset Management (RAM) to manage its £160 million asset base in line with SORP’s component accounting guidelines.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 18 April 2012 | Business Area: Enterprise Accounting Software
SOX internal controls for fixed assets
Following the financial disasters at Enron, WorldCom and many others, Congress mandated in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) that all publicly traded companies have a system of Internal Controls. This white paper explores the internal controls required by SOX in relation to fixed assets.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 18 April 2012 | Business Area: Payroll and HR Software
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Southwark Council selects Asset4000 from RAM to manage asset base worth £3.4bn and assist with component accounting
With the significant number of dwellings on the asset register and the upcoming component accounting requirements as dictated by IFRS, Southwark Council found itself in a position where investment in an asset management software package became crucial.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 18 April 2012 | Business Area: Enterprise Accounting Software
Enabling quick and cost effective physical audits
This white paper explains how implementing formal policies and procedures, alongside an asset tracking system utilising barcoding/RFID technology will help control and manage the fixed asset register and enable quick and cost effective physical audits.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 18 April 2012 | Business Area: Enterprise Accounting Software
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