The research was conducted to find out about the current situation of management accounting for fixed assets at enterprises of Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin), Vietnam. Data was collected through interviews with directors, chief accountants, fixed-asset accountants, heads of other departments in the surveyed enterprises, auditors, experts in accounting and auditing field. Analytical procedures are employed in this research. The results indicate that the management and use of fixed assets in enterprises of Vinacomin are still inefficient; applying the improper depreciation methods for each type of fixed assets; most enterprises have not yet developed and analyzed the system of indicators to assess investment situation, technical status and efficiency of using fixed assets. Keywords: Management accounting, fixed assets, efficient use, Vinacomin. DOI: 10.7176/JRDM/61-04 Publication date: November 30th 201
