Have you ever walked into your office on a quiet day, perhaps on a weekend or holiday when no one else was there, and just surveyed the scene? Chances are you saw a professional space filled with computers, desks, chairs, and filing cabinets. While they might seem unremarkable to the average person, they have a special designation in the world of finance. They’re known as fixed assets. Fixed asset depreciation, the process of tracking the life cycles of fixed assets and reporting their value for insurance and tax purposes, is one of the most important financial processes in any business or organization. Many companies struggle to accurately log and report on their fixed assets, however, overpaying insurance premiums and taxes as a result. Here’s why fixed asset depreciation is a common challenge and how companies can get back on track.