When depreciating an asset, companies need to consider either a straight-line or accelerated schedule. When choosing the latter, the double-declining balance mode of depreciation is among the most ...

Two common ways of calculating depreciation are the straight-line and double declining balance methods. Excel can accomplish both using the SLN function to calculate the straight line -- a standard ...

When you run a small business, depreciating your equipment can help offset the purchase costs through tax savings. When handling the depreciation for your property, you get to choose which method you ...

Present value of tax benefits generated by prior law depreciation and ACRS were compared at selected levels of 1) time of asset purchase, 2) depreciable life for prior law depreciation, 3) asset ...

Andriy Blokhin has 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, personal investing, and as a senior auditor with Ernst & Young. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), ...