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.
Other Documents to Keep. Along with copies of mortgage statements, keep a copy of any certificates of satisfaction or lien releases you receive after you pay off the mortgage. If you have any of these records, HouseLogic recommends that you keep them for at least three years after you sell the property:ow Long to Keep the Documents. It's worth keeping mortgage documents for as long as you can. The IRS statute of limitations on tax return audits is three years in most cases. However, the agency has no statute of limitations if you didn't file a tax return or it believes you filed a fraudulent return.