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DDI2.5 XML CODEBOOK RECORD FOR STUDY NUMBER 9357 Annual Acquisitions and Disposals of Capital Assets Survey, 2014-2018: Secure Access 935710.5255/UKDA-SN-9357-1 Office for National Statistics <a href="https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/crown-copyright/" target="_blank">© Crown copyright</a>. The use of these data is subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">UK Data Service End User Licence Agreement</a>. Additional restrictions may also apply. Office for National Statistics UK Data Service 27 March 2025 ENGINEERSCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYPURCHASINGPRODUCTSPROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONSSERVICE INDUSTRIESVEHICLESCAPITALINDUSTRIESEQUIPMENTTURNOVERASSETSEXPENDITUREBUILDING SERVICESTRANSPORTTRADEEMPLOYMENTSELLINGBUSINESSES Economic conditions and indicatorsTrade, industry and marketsEconomics <P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><div>The <span style="font-style: italic;">Annual Acquisitions and Disposals of Capital Assets Survey</span> (ACAS) is the only survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that collects detailed product breakdown on capital expenditure.</div><div><br></div><div>The survey provides information on the products which are sub-components of gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) assets.</div><div><br></div><div>Capital assets (or fixed assets) are assets produced as outputs from processes of production that are themselves used repeatedly, or continuously, in processes of production for more than one year. </div><div><br></div><div>The previous name of this survey was the <span style="font-style: italic;">Survey into Business Spending on Capital Items</span> (Business Spend).&nbsp; Changes to this survey and to the <span style="font-style: italic;">Annual Business Survey</span> (UKDA SN 7451) and the <span style="font-style: italic;">Quarterly Survey of Capital Expenditure </span>(SN 6708) in 2015 lead to the renaming and increasing the number of questions asked on the ACAS. The expanded survey includes a more detailed breakdown of machinery and equipment and intellectual property, as well as splitting up investment into computer software and databases.</div><div><br></div><div>Results from the survey are needed to more accurately deflate the <span style="font-style: italic;">Quarterly Acquisitions and Disposals of Capital Assets Survey</span> (QCAS) (SN 7882).</div><div><br></div><div>ACAS data provide essential information for the UK National Accounts and feeds into the compilation of GFCF which is a major component of the expenditure measure of UK GDP.</div><div><br></div><div><i>Linking to other business studies</i><br> These data contain Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR) reference numbers. These are anonymous but unique reference numbers assigned to business organisations. Their inclusion allows researchers to combine different business survey sources together. Researchers may consider applying for other business data to assist their research.</div><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><div> The ACAS collects acquisition and disposal data on:</div><div><br></div><ul><li>vehicle and other transport equipment (including new, used and goods vehicles)</li><li>machinery and equipment</li><li>new building work (excluding dwellings)</li><li>services associated with buildings and other capital expenditure (including computer services, business consultancy, engineering, and construction services)</li></ul><p>The ACAS data files also include:</p><ul><li>Standard Industrial Classification 2007 codes</li><li>turnover</li><li>employment</li></ul> United Kingdom Institutions/organisationsNational Businesses trading in the UK registered for VAT and/or PAYE or with Companies House in 2014 - 2018 Numeric Repeated cross-sectional study Multi-stage stratified random sample Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI) <p>The Data Collection is available to users registered with the UK Data Service.</p><p>Commercial use is not permitted.</p><p>Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. Registered users must apply for access via a DEA Research Project Application.</p><p>Registered users must complete the Safe Researcher Training course and gain <a href="https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/digitaleconomyact-research-statistics/better-useofdata-for-research-information-for-researchers/" target="_blank">DEA Accredited Researcher Status</a>.</p><p>Registered users must be based in the UK when accessing data.</p><p>The Data Collection must be accessed via a secure connection method in a safe environment approved by the UK Data Service.</p> See <restrctn> https://oai.ukdataservice.ac.uk:8443/oai/provider 9357 2025-03-28T07:32:42Z ddi:codebook:2_5