5 Defining Depreciation Methods for Spain

To define the depreciation method for Spain, this chapter contains the topic:

5.1 Declining Balance

Defining this depreciation method includes the following tasks:

  • Adding a user defined code

  • Setting up depreciation formulas

  • Setting up the depreciation method

5.1.1 Adding a User Defined Code

On General User Defined Codes for Depreciation Method (12/DM), create code PS for Declining Balance depreciation.

Figure 5-1 General User Defined Codes screen (PS)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Code PS
Description Declining Balance - Spain
Special Handling Code 1
Hard Coded N

5.1.2 Setting Up Depreciation Formulas

On Depreciation Formula Revision, define the following formulas:

  • First and subsequent years depreciation

  • Last year

First and Subsequent Years Depreciation

Figure 5-2 Depreciation Formula Revisions screen (First and Subsequent Years)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Formula ID D07
Description % Declining Balance
Formula ((10/11)/49)*06

Last Year

Figure 5-3 Depreciation Formula Revision screen (Last Year)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Formula ID D21
Description Last Year
Formula 10

5.1.3 Setting Up the Depreciation Method

On Depreciation Rule Revisions, set up the depreciation method.

Setting up the depreciation method includes the following tasks:

  • Setting up reference information and conventions

  • Attaching the formulas to depreciation method PS

5.1.3.1 Setting Up Reference Information and Conventions

Figure 5-4 Depreciation Rule Revisions screen (Reference)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Depreciation Method PS
Rule Description Declining Balance - Spain
Life (Periods) 84
Initial Term Apport N
Compute Direction R
In Service From/Thru 01.01.2005
Effective From/Thru 01.01.2005

5.1.3.2 Attaching the Formulas to Depreciation Method PS

Attach the following formulas to the depreciation method:

  • First Record: Life Years 1 through 6

  • Second Record: Life Year 7

First Record: Life Years 1 through 6

Figure 5-5 Depreciation Rule Revisions screen (Life Years 1 through 6)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Life Yr Frm 1
Life Yr Thr 6
Annual Multiplier 0.30000000
Depreciation D07
Basis 504
SC (Secondary Percentage Continuation) 1

Second Record: Life Year 7

Figure 5-6 Depreciation Rule Revisions screen (Life Year 7)

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Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:

Field Value
Life Yr Frm 7
Life Yr Thr 7
Depreciation D21
Basis 504
SC (Secondary Percentage Continuation) 1