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.
Financial Documents. Keep income and expenses, bills and other financial documents, such as monthly bank statements, for up to a year. However, when archiving financial records for tax purposes, you should keep business and personal financial documents, like receipts, for up to 10 years in case you get audited. Indentification Documents.