MB-310 Manage Fixed Assets Practice Question
A company uses Dynamics 365 Finance and wants to ensure that when a fixed asset is sold, the gain or loss is automatically posted to the correct general ledger accounts. The consultant must configure the accounts that will be used for the disposal transaction. Where should the consultant define the ledger accounts for the disposal sale?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the fixed asset posting profile with other posting profiles such as inventory or accounts payable, which handle different transaction types and are not used for fixed asset disposals.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Fixed asset posting profile
The fixed asset posting profile is the central configuration that maps fixed asset transaction types to general ledger main accounts. For disposals, it specifies the accounts for the net book value, the sale proceeds, and the gain or loss. By setting up the disposal accounts in the posting profile, the system can automatically generate the correct ledger entries when a disposal-sale transaction is posted.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Fixed asset posting profile
Why this is correct
The fixed asset posting profile defines the main accounts used for acquisition, acquisition adjustment, depreciation, and disposal transactions. For disposal sales, the profile includes accounts for the net book value, the proceeds, and the gain/loss. Configuring the disposal accounts here ensures that when a disposal-sale transaction is posted, the system automatically uses the correct ledger accounts.
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Inventory posting profile
Why it's wrong here
Inventory posting profiles control ledger accounts for inventory transactions such as purchases, issues, and receipts. They are not used for fixed asset disposals. Applying them here would not affect fixed asset postings and would leave the disposal accounts unconfigured, causing posting failures or incorrect account entries.
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Accounts payable posting profile
Why it's wrong here
Accounts payable posting profiles define the summary accounts for vendor transactions, such as the AP trade account and discount accounts. They have no role in fixed asset disposal postings. Using them would not provide the necessary accounts for gain or loss on disposal and would not integrate with the fixed asset module.
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General ledger posting profile
Why it's wrong here
There is no separate general ledger posting profile for fixed asset disposals. The general ledger posting accounts for fixed assets are set up within the fixed asset posting profile. Relying on a general ledger profile would not automatically populate the disposal accounts and would require manual journal entries, defeating the purpose of the automation.
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