How is depreciation calculated - Average Annual Value

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Last updated: Dec 29, 2023
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Description of Issue

How is depreciation calculated when using a depreciation basis of Average Annual Value?

Context

Capital Assets

Cause

Informational

Resolution
  1. Remaining Depreciation principal = ((SOY value + Current book value) / 2) + LTD accumulated depreciation
    1. Please note that the SOY value used for the first year of depreciation will be $0.00 by design
  2. Use the Remaining depreciation principal from step 1 in the calculation for whichever depreciation method is set on your asset:  Master Article - How is depreciation calculated
Additional Information
  • Depreciation basis is specified on the subclass code
  • Before depreciating for a new year, make sure assets have been fully processed for the prior year:  Processing assets for year end close