Depreciation Method Field

Use this book information field in Asset Detail to select a depreciation method code. A depreciation method code is a combination of the depreciation method and averaging convention. After you complete the Property Type and Placed-In-Service Date fields, the system provides a default depreciation method, estimated life, and ADS life.

In the drop-down list, the system displays valid depreciation methods based on date placed in service and property type. Custom depreciation methods appear in the list, or you can enter the custom code in lowercase letters.

The following chart displays the available standard depreciation methods:

Code	Depreciation Method
MA	MACRS Formula plus 168
AA	ADS straight-line MACRS plus 168
MR	MACRS Indian Reservation plus 168*
SB	Straight-line, full-month plus 168
MF	MACRS Formula
MT	MACRS Table
AD	ADS straight-line MACRS
RM	Remaining value over remaining life, midmonth
RH	Remaining value over remaining life, half-year
MI	MACRS Indian Reservation*
AT	ACRS table
SA	Straight-line, alternate ACRS formula
ST	Straight-line, alternate ACRS table
SD	Straight-line, modified half-year
SL	Straight-line
SF	Straight-line, full-month
SH	Straight-line, half-year
DC	Declining-balance, no switch to SL
DE	Declining-balance, modified half-year, no switch to SL
DI	Declining-balance, half-year, no switch to SL
DB	Declining-balance, switch to SL when optimal
DD	Declining-balance, modified half-year, switch to SL when optimal
DH	Declining-balance, half-year, switch to SL when optimal
YH	Sum-of-the-years'-digits, half-year
YD	Sum-of-the-years'-digits, modified half-year
YS	Sum-of-the-years'-digits
RV	Remaining value over remaining life, full-month
OC	Own depreciation calculation
NO	Do not depreciate

*See MACRS Method MI and MACRS Method MR.