1 Function point analysis can be used to determine which environment/language/tool is more productive. 2  Function point analysis can provide a mechanism to track and monitor scope creep. 3  Function point counts at the end of each phase/stage of a project can be compared to the function points actually delivered.
You should keep most tax-related documents for a minimum of three years, but it's recommended that you keep them for seven years. If you've gone paperless, then your bank will generally store your statements for seven years, but check to see what your bank's policy is on maintaining its customers' records.
Wondering how long to keep documents? First, determine what the document is. For example, if a document includes monetary information, such as pay stubs or loan statements, these would be categorized under financial documents. Most financial documents are stored by the year and held onto for a number years for later financial auditing, if necessary.