Vedaniti, eam UNE Online Methodsof Depreciation Join Vedantu’sFREE Mastercalss Join now What is Depreciation? In Accounts, Depreciation can be defined as the method of allocating the cost of a physical asset over its useful life or the time period It is to be used for. In simple words, depreciation is the reduction in the value of an asset due to the passage of time, normal wear and tear and obsolescence. Depreciation is generally regarded as a non-cash expenditure and helps companies to reduce their taxable income. Here, we will study methods of depreciation and how to calculate depreciation. Methods of Depreciation and How to Calculate Depreciation In Accounting, there are various methods for calculating depreciation. A company can adopt any of these methods of calculating depreciation depending on its needs. Some of the methods for calculating depreciation are: + Straightline method * Written down Value method + Annuity method + Sinking Fund method + Production Unit method So let us study the methods of calculating depreciation in detail Straight-line Method The straight-line method of depreciation is the most simple and easy to use depreciation method. It is the most commonly used method of depreciation. It is also called the Original cost method, Fixed Installment method or Equal Installment method. Under this method, the depreciation calculation is done by deducting the residual value from the Cost of the asset and then the amount is divided by the number of years the asset was used for or its useful life. The same amount of depreciation is charged every year on the original cost of the asset. The amount of depreciation is charged to the Profit and Loss Account every year. For better understanding, we have given the straight-line depreciation formula, Cost of Asset - Residual Valueeam UNE Online Straight-line Method Formulais: De iationF a. xSh S$ }eprectationFormuls: “Useful life of the asset Amount of Depreciation OTT 100 Original Cost of the Asset DepreciationRate Formula: Written Down Value Method The written down value method also known as diminishing balance method or reducing balance method is a method of calculating depreciation in which a fixed percentage of depreciation is charged on the reducing value of the asset every year. While calculating depreciation in the diminishing balance method, the salvage value of the asset is not taken into consideration. The amount of depreciation decreases every year under this method. The diminishing depreciation method is calculated by the formula’ Rate of Depreciation X Book Value 100 Depreciation, reducing balance method: Calculation of depreciation rate under diminishing balance method: 1-(s/c)* X 100 Where s is the scrap value of the asset cs the cost of the asset and nis the useful life of the asset. Some companies or organizations also use the double-declining balance method, which results in a large amount of depreciation expense. Double declining balance method is a type of diminishing balance method in which the depreciation factor is 2X than the straight-line method. Double Declining Balance Method Formula Depreciation = 2 X SLDP X BV Where SLDP is Straightline Depreciation Percentage BV is Book Valueeam UNE Online Annuity Method The annuity method of depreciation calculates depreciation on the asset by calculating its rate of return. This method considers the asset as an investment. It takes into consideration the internal rate of returns on the cash outflows and inflows of the asset. Depreciation cost formula under the annuity method is: Depreciation = (Cost of the Asset - Residual Value) X Annuity factor Sinking Fund Method The Sinking fund method of depreciation is a method of calculating depreciation where enough amount is accumulated at the end to replace the asset at the end of its useful life. Here the amount of depreciation is charged to a sinking fund account which is invested in various government bonds and securities. The interest earned from these securities is used to replace the asset. Sinking Fund Depreciation Method Formula: DepreciationValue Formula: (Cost of the asset - Residual value) X Present value of Rs. 1 at sinking fund tables for a given rate of interest Production Unit Method The Production unit method takes into consideration the number of units that the machine has produced in a year. The depreciation cost depends on how much the machine or asset has been used over a year. The amount of depreciation formula under this method is: Depreciation = Estimated Total Cost - Residual Value Estimated Total Output X Actual Output during the year. Features of Depreciation and the Methods Every asset has only a timely use. And with that, the value has declined accordingly. So the measure of declination of asset value over the period is calculated with depreciation. And the following methods; straightline method, written down value method, production unit method, annuity method, sinking fund method have their features making the depreciation process uniqueVedaniti, eam UNE Online The major features of depreciation are listed below: * By the usage, obsolescence or time that have passed, there is a loss of value occurred for the assets. And it is included in it. * The booked value of fixed assets that have affected a declination is what depreciation is. “Depreciation is a continuous process until the useful life period of the asset, + We must deduct the cost of expiration, that is depreciation before calculating the taxable profit. + It doesn't involve cash flow. Hence it can be called a non-cash expense. *The loss measured must be constant and gradual. +In depreciation, maintenance cannot be included. Depreciation Objectives For Providing If we have closely checked, the term ‘depreciation’ has two different meanings. As a common term that is generalized, the word depreciation means the decline of the value of property over time. However, in accounting ‘depreciation’ is the expiration cost of the fixed asset. And the assets we mentioned here are physical assets except for land. All other assets do have only a limited period of usefulness. Assets are used for generating income till their economic value. So that must be allocated and it is done smoothly using the depreciation method. And this is considered the primary objective. The Need of Providing Depreciation The amount accumulated as profit during the useful period of the asset can be used for the replacement after its expiration period. The capital amount should be secured without affecting the period of inflation in the economy. Soit must be well plannedVedaniti, Lear UNE Online In a way, true profit obtained as a result of this asset is to be taken as the business expenditure. Toascertain that we can use depreciation. As depreciation is considered a statutory need. It must be calculated accordingly before the profits are shared in dividends. Just like any other concept, depreciation methods also have got their benefits. As already said, depreciation is the expense of a business. So we can check it with calculated depreciation as they both are matching ones. After calculation of depreciation, we get the tax benefits and also the replacement cost too. Last updated date: 04th Sep 2023 + Totalviews:301.5k + Views today. 6.01k Courses (class3-12) a4a°* iva a NEET Crash NEET JEE/NEET CBSE ICSE Olympiad Foundation LIVE MasterclassVedaniti, Lear UNE Online Class 12 pass Clas Smnrecnn! Mathematics SToyia) Ceo ee Neat Ce thier expert insights tips & Study Material t Neos Book your Free Demo session Get a flavour of LIVE classes here at Vedantu Cerra K CT Vedantu Improvement Promise We promise improvementin marks or get your feesback. T&G Apply*Vedaniti, eam UNE Online