To establish a rule through which the university can purchase and sell property necessary to conduct its operations. The purpose of this policy is to document the responsibilities and requirements related to capital asset handling and recordkeeping of university property.In an asset purchase, the buyer agrees to purchase specific assets and liabilities. This means that they only take on the risks of those specific assets. Asset purchase agreements are a useful way to: Carve out certain assets of a business without taking on liabilities or debt obligations. An asset purchase agreement is a written legal instrument that formalizes the purchase of a business or significant business asset. An Asset Purchase Agreement is an agreement between a buyer and a seller of a business as to the terms and conditions of the sale of the business.