Accumulated Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the accumulated depreciation of your assets using different depreciation methods.
Asset Information
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Original cost of the asset
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Expected value at end of useful life
Expected useful life in years
Depreciation Method
Choose depreciation calculation method
Year to calculate depreciation for
Depreciation Analysis
Annual Depreciation:
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Accumulated Depreciation:
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Book Value:
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Depreciation Status:
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Business Insights
Depreciation Methods
Straight-Line: Equal annual amounts | Declining: Higher early years
Tax Implications
Depreciation reduces taxable income
Warning Signs
Book value below salvage value
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How to calculate for accumulated depreciation?
Accumulated depreciation is calculated by adding up all depreciation expenses recorded for an asset since it was purchased. Use the formula: Accumulated Depreciation = Annual Depreciation × Number of Years in Service. For example, if an asset depreciates $5,000 annually and has been in use for 3 years, accumulated depreciation equals $15,000.
How to calculate total assets with accumulated depreciation?
To calculate total assets with accumulated depreciation, use: Net Book Value = Original Cost - Accumulated Depreciation. For example, if equipment cost $50,000 originally and has $20,000 accumulated depreciation, the net book value is $30,000. This represents the asset's current value on your balance sheet.
How to calculate accumulated depreciation in Excel?
In Excel, use formulas like =SLN(cost, salvage_value, useful_life) for straight-line depreciation, then multiply by years of service. For accumulated depreciation over multiple years, use =SLN(B$2,
C2,2,
2,D$2)*A5 where A5 contains the year number. You can also use =SUM() to total annual depreciation amounts.
How to calculate gain or loss with accumulated depreciation?
Calculate gain or loss on asset disposal using: Gain/Loss = Sale Price - Net Book Value, where Net Book Value = Original Cost - Accumulated Depreciation. If you sell an asset for $8,000 that originally cost $20,000 with $15,000 accumulated depreciation, the gain is $8,000 - ($20,000 - $15,000) = $3,000.
What depreciation methods affect accumulated depreciation calculations?
Common methods include straight-line (equal annual amounts), declining balance (higher early depreciation), and units of production (based on usage). Each method affects the rate at which accumulated depreciation builds up. Straight-line is most common for financial reporting, while accelerated methods like double-declining balance front-load depreciation expenses.
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