French Straight Line (Method 19)
For the example that follows, these assumptions apply:
Actual Start Date: June 15, 1997.
Modified Start Date: June 15, 1997.
Cost: 100.000 FRF (without tax).
Asset Life: 5 years (60 life periods).
This table shows the depreciation of an asset when using depreciation method 19:
Year |
End of Year Date |
Accumulated Depreciation |
Depreciation Expense |
Calculation |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 |
December 31, 1997 |
-10904.11 |
10904.11 |
100.000 / 60*12 * 199 / 365 |
1998 |
December 31, 1998 |
-20000.00 |
2000.00 |
100.000 / 60 * 12 |
1999 |
December 31, 1999 |
-20000.00 |
2000.00 |
100.000 / 60 * 12 |
2000 |
December 31, 2000 |
-20000.00 |
2000.00 |
100.000 / 60 * 12 |
2001 |
December 31, 2001 |
-20000.00 |
2000.00 |
100.000 / 60 * 12 |
2002 |
December 31, 2002 |
-9095.89 |
9095.89 |
100.000 / 60 * 12 * 166 / 365 |
Although the asset life is five years, the asset takes six fiscal years to depreciate. The first and last years are split, depending on the actual start date. The number of days in the first year is 200 because it includes the start and end dates. The French straight line method requires 199 days, so one day is subtracted in the formula to calculate the correct apportionment percent for the first year. By default, the last year takes the remaining basis and includes salvage value.
This table explains the requirements for method 19:
Requirement |
Explanation |
---|---|
Asset life |
The demonstration data includes versions of method 19 for an asset life of 48 life periods and 60 life periods. |
Balance adjustments |
Year-end with annual depreciation Apportioned by period in the year, based on percent |
Modified start date |
The modified start date is the actual start date. This method calculates the initial year percent by the number of days in the first year. Note: Typically, the number of days in a year includes the start day and end day. However, the French straight-line method uses one fewer day. The French requirement is calculated by subtracting one day from the current number of days in the year. |
Conventions |
The disposal year is the actual disposal date. |
Life year rules |
Life year 1 to 1 contains the formula that calculates the initial year apportionment. Life years 2 to 4 contain the standard, straight line formula for an annual amount. |
Calculations |
Formulas calculate a year of straight-line depreciation. The basis includes salvage value. |
Disposals |
Method 19 has no disposal rules. |