The method selected to calculate depreciation expense depends on its intended use. The methods chosen for financial reports are selected to enhance the company's performance.

Reviewed by Charlene Rhinehart Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both tax and accounting purposes. For tax purposes, businesses can deduct the cost of the ...

Depreciation helps companies account for the declining worth of their assets. Learn about the different types of depreciation and how to calculate it.

How to Calculate Depreciation Using Excel. Two common ways of calculating depreciation are the straight-line and double declining balance methods. Excel can accomplish both using the SLN function ...

Variable-declining balance uses the double-declining factor but also initiates the automatic switch to straight-line depreciation once that is greater than double-declining.

This resource guide explains what hardware depreciation is, how it works, and how to apply it in your small or medium-size business.