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.
Certain documents should be saved longer. Information related to your home, property, investments and retirement plans should be kept indefinitely, says Dolmage. If you dispose of an asset, be sure to keep the information for another three years.. Business owners should keep tax information for at least four years. That includes employment records, gross receipts, invoices, bank statements, proofs of purchase, asset records, databases, emails and even voicemails.