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.
Most people hold onto boxes full of financial records, tax returns and pay stubsthey no longer need. And they don't always keep the records they do need. Here are guidelines on what you need to keep, and for how long. Estate-planning documents: will, power of attorney, advance health-caredirective (living will) and health-care proxy. Store them in a safe-deposit box,but don't put them there and forget it. They should be reviewed every five years.If you make any changes, be sure to discard the outdated document and keep onlythe current version to avoid possible confusion.