Policy Statement
The University follows University System of Georgia capitalization policy as outlined in the Business Procedures Manual. A link to the capitalization section of the USG Procedures Manual can be found under Related Information. This policy details various items related to capitalization, including:

Asset Category Definitions

Capitalization Thresholds

Depreciation Methodologies

Examples of Expenditures for Each Class of Asset

Guidelines for Leasehold Improvements, Impaired Assets, Intangible Assets and Construction in Progress

Reason for policy

The University is required to comply with reporting requirements under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements No. 34 and No. 35, Basic Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments and Public Colleges and Universities.

Additional Contacts

University of Georgia Asset Management Office

Definitions

Capital Assets–Real or personal property that has a value equal to or greater than the capitalization threshold for the particular classification of the assets and has an estimated life of greater than one year.

Related Information

USG Business Procedures Manual Section 7: Capitalization

UGA Asset Management Office website

Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Responsible University Administrator: Finance Division

Policy Owner: Controller

Phone Number:  706-542-1197