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Use this form to set up reducing balance factors by service life (RB/SL) for an asset.

This form is available only when the France region/country key is selected.

Example

Suppose a fixed asset with an acquisition price is placed in service on February 10, 2008, and is depreciated over five years using the RB/SL method. The following table displays the depreciation amounts and book value for the asset for each year.

Year

Straight line

Reducing balance

RBSL (largest depreciation amount)

Book value

2008

183,33

320,83

320,83

679,17

2009

169,79

237,71

237,71

441,46

2010

147,15

154,51

154,51

286,95

2011

143,48

100,43

143,48

143,47

2012

143,47

50,21

143,47

0,00

Total

N/A

N/A

1,000

N/A

Navigating the form

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Tabs

Tab

Description

Overview tab

Create a new RB/SL factor.

General tab

View an RB/SL factor.

Fields

Field

Description

The date that is used during fixed asset depreciation to select the correct factor.

Years of the service life that are compared to each fixed asset depreciation period to select the correct factor.

Additional months of the service life that are compared to each fixed asset depreciation period to select the correct factor.

The factor that the percentage for monthly reducing balance depreciation is calculated from.