How to: Calculate Accelerated Depreciation

In Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you calculate periodic depreciation for fixed assets by using the Calculate Depreciation batch job. The fixed asset depreciation book that is linked to the fixed asset defines the depreciation method, the starting date for depreciation, and the fixed asset posting group that is used in the batch job.

If a fixed asset depreciation book is integrated with the general ledger, then it is called an accounting depreciation book. If a fixed asset depreciation book is not integrated with the general ledger, then it is called a tax depreciation book.

You can only calculate the accelerated depreciation for fixed assets that have an accounting depreciation book and a tax depreciation book. For more information about setting up tax depreciation books and accounting depreciation books for fixed assets, see How to: Set Up Accelerated Depreciation.

Entries are transferred to the fixed asset general journal when you select an accounting depreciation book in the batch job. Entries are transferred to the fixed asset journal when you select the tax depreciation book.

To calculate accelerated depreciation

1. In the Search box, enter Calculate Depreciation, and then choose the relevant link.

2. In the Calculate Depreciation window, on the Options FastTab, fill in the fields as described in the following table.

   Field	Description
   Depreciation Book	The unique identification code for the accounting depreciation book.
   FA Posting Date	Specify the ending date for the depreciation calculation, if this is the first depreciation entry for the asset. The depreciation starting date that is defined in the FA Depreciation Books window is used as the starting date for the depreciation calculation. If you have already depreciated the asset, the fixed asset posting date of the last depreciation entry is used as the starting date for the depreciation calculation.
   Use Force No. of Days	Select to use the number of days in the Force No. of Days field for the depreciation calculation.
   Force No. of Days	The number of days for the depreciation calculation. You can only enter a number in this field if the Use Force No of Days check box is selected.
   Posting Date	The posting date for the calculated depreciation. You can leave this field blank if the Use Same FA+G/L Posting Dates field in the accounting depreciation book is selected. The posting date is copied to the resulting journal lines. For more information, see Use Same FA+G/L Posting Dates.
   Document No.	The document number for the fixed asset journal batch. Leave this field blank if you have set up a numbering series for the fixed asset journal batch in the No. Series window. For more information, see No. Series.
   Posting Description	The posting description for the fixed asset journal entries.
   Insert Bal. Account	Select to automatically insert balancing accounts in the resulting journal. The Calculate Depreciation batch job only uses balancing accounts that are defined in the FA Posting Group.

3. On the Fixed Asset FastTab, select the appropriate filters.

4. Choose the OK button.

   The accelerated depreciation for the fixed asset is calculated.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Set Up Accelerated Depreciation

Concepts

Accelerated Depreciation

Other Resources

Fixed Asset
Fixed Asset Card
Set Up Depreciation
Use Same FA+G/L Posting Dates
FA Posting Group
No. Series
Depreciation Book
FA Depreciation Books
Calculate Depreciation