To define the depreciation method for Spain, this chapter contains the topic:
Defining this depreciation method includes the following tasks:
Adding a user defined code
Setting up depreciation formulas
Setting up the depreciation method
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)

Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:
| Field | Value | 
|---|---|
| Code | PS | 
| Description | Declining Balance - Spain | 
| Special Handling Code | 1 | 
| Hard Coded | N | 
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)

Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:
| Field | Value | 
|---|---|
| Formula ID | D07 | 
| Description | % Declining Balance | 
| Formula | ((10/11)/49)*06 | 
Figure 5-3 Depreciation Formula Revision screen (Last Year)

Complete the following fields with the values indicated below:
| Field | Value | 
|---|---|
| Formula ID | D21 | 
| Description | Last Year | 
| Formula | 10 | 
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
Figure 5-4 Depreciation Rule Revisions screen (Reference)

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 | 
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)

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

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 |