In the example shown, the formula in C6, copied down, is: where named ranges are “cost” = G4, “salvage” = G5, and “life” = G6.
Fixed-declining balance calculation
To get a rate to use to calculate depreciation based on fixed-declining balance, Excel uses the following formula: To calculate depreciation in each year, Excel uses a formula like this: However, depreciation for the first and last year is calculated differently to account for the month argument. The table below shows the calculation used to depreciate an asset over 5 years. If 3 is supplied for month, depreciation the first year is based on 3 months only, and depreciation the last year is based on 9 months.
Dave Bruns
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