Method of Depreciation

Depreciation can be calculated using any of the following methods, however the most popular methods remain (a) Straight Line Method and (b) Written Down Value Method.

      Straight Line Method

      Written Down Value Method

      Annuity Method

      Insurance Policy Method

      Machine Hour Rate Method

      Depletion Method

      Revaluation Method

      Depreciation Fund Method

Format                                                            

DEPRECIATION CHART

Desc.

Opening Value

Addition during the year

Sale

Balance

Rate of Depreciation

Value of Depreciation

Closing Value

1

2

3

4

5

(2+3-4)

6

7

8

(5-7)

Format of ledger accounts

ASSET ACCOUNT

Date

Particulars

L.F.

Amt

Date

Particulars

L.F.

Amt

25-06-13

To Bank

 

xxx

31-03-2014

By Depreciation

 

xx

 

 

 

 

 

By Balance c/d

 

xx

 

Total

 

xxx

 

Total

 

xxx

01-04-2014

To Balance

 

xx

 

By Depreciation

 

xx