Formula-Based Depreciation Methods

PeopleSoft Asset Management is equipped to use the following different formula-based depreciation methods:

  • Straight Line

  • (IND) Straight Line Percent

  • Declining Balance with a Switch to Straight Line

  • Declining Balance with Depreciation Limit

  • Declining Balance

  • Flat Rate

  • Sum of the Year's Digits

PeopleSoft Asset Management can calculate depreciation for each of the first six methods using either a schedule or a formula. The formulas that it uses to calculate yearly depreciation for each of these methods are explained in the following pages.