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 and estimated life.

In the drop-down list, the system displays the available depreciation methods for assets identified as Property Type D. 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
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
OC	Own depreciation calculation
NO	Do not depreciate