Straight Line

Yearly Straight Line depreciation is calculated using the following formula:

NBV x (Number of Periods to Depreciate / Remaining Life)

Straight Line Depreciation Example

The following table shows data that is used in the depreciation example that follows.

Attributes Data

Asset Cost

11,000.00 USD

Salvage Value

1,000.00 USD

Asset Basis

10,000.00 USD (Cost - Salvage Value)

Life

60 periods (5 years)

Begin Depr Dt.

07/01/2006

Depreciation Results

The following table shows yearly depreciation and the calculation that is used to produce the result.

Year Depreciation Calculation Depreciation Expense

2006

10,000 x (6/60)

= 1000.00

2007

9000 x (12/54)

= 2000.00

2008

7000 x (12/42)

= 2000.00

2009

5000 x (12/30)

= 2000.00

2010

3000 x (12/18)

= 2000.00

2011

1000 x (6/6)

= 1000.00