Depreciation Calculation Example 3

Asset acquired in middle of fiscal year using Fiscal Year basis.

System-Wide Configuration:  Spread "Catch-Up" among Remaining Periods in FY

FY: Calendar Year (January to December)
New Asset: Acquired Nov 2000
Cost: $ 12,000
Depr Method: S/L 5 (20% each year). Fiscal Year Basis
Annual Depr: (Years 1 to 5) 12,000 * 20% = 2,400
Current FY/Pd: FY: 2000 Pd: 11
Depr Yr/Pds Remaining: Depr Yr:1 Pds Remaining: 2 (at time of initialization)

Basic Formula

Annual Depr

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# Pds Remaining in FY

(Including Current Pd)

= Current Pd Depreciation
FY00 Pd11 2,400 - 0 = 2400

2

= 1200.00
FY00 Pd12 2,400 - 1200 = 1200

1

= 1200.00