Manage fixed asset depreciation /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation section By depreciating an asset, you can spread the cost of the asset over its entire useful service life. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Manage fixed asset depreciation By depreciating an asset, you can spread the cost of the asset over its entire useful service life. By depreciating an asset, you can spread the cost of the asset over its entire useful service life. The service life is the period over which the asset is used, until it is no longer usable. About depreciation of fixed assets /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/about-depreciation-of-fixed-assets page Depreciation is used to spread the cost of an asset over its entire useful service life or the period over which the asset is used, until it is no longer usable. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # About depreciation of fixed assets Depreciation is used to spread the cost of an asset over its entire useful service life or the period over which the asset is used, until it is no longer usable. You can calculate the depreciation and depreciate an asset only after you have released fixed asset transactions related to an asset acquisition in the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) or the [Convert purchases to assets (FA504500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/convert-purchases-to-assets-fa504500/) window. ## Processing depreciation You process the calculation of the depreciation expenses, specify selection criteria to get the list of fixed assets and the period to which the depreciation should be calculated by using the [Calculate depreciation (FA502000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/calculate-depreciation-fa502000/) window. You also need to specify either the system should only calculate the depreciation amounts for informative purposes, or to calculate the amounts, and generate corresponding depreciation transactions to depreciate the assets once these transactions are released. To define it, you should select one of the following options in the **Action** field: Calculate only : With this option, the system calculates depreciation expenses, and generates no transactions. You can view calculated amounts for each fixed asset in the **Calculated** column on the **Depreciation history** tab of the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. You can use these amounts for the planning purposes. Depreciate : With this option, the system calculates depreciation expenses, and generates the **Calculated+** transactions. Once these transactions are released, their type automatically changes to **Depreciation+**. You can view the calculated and depreciated amounts for each fixed asset in the **Calculated** and **Depreciated** columns on the **Depreciation history** tab of the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. You can also calculate depreciation for a particular fixed asset in the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. In this window, you select a required asset in the **Asset ID** field, and click **Calculate depreciation** in the **Actions** menu on the window toolbar. No transactions are generated with this process. To depreciate the asset, you need to use the [Calculate depreciation (FA502000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/calculate-depreciation-fa502000/) window. ## Viewing the depreciation history You can view the depreciation history of an asset on the **Depreciation history** tab of the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. You can view an asset's depreciation history in one of the following ways, depending on the **Depreciation history view** option selected in the [Fixed assets preferences (FA101000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-preferences-fa101000/) window: + If the **By book** option is selected, you can filter depreciation history by book. In this case, you select a book to display its information in the window. The depreciation history is a table that has years as columns and periods per year as rows. + If the **Side by side** option is selected, all the books to which the asset is assigned are displayed simultaneously. In this case, depreciation history is represented as a table with depreciation periods as rows and books as columns.

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 About depreciation configuration /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/about-depreciation-configuration page You have to select an appropriate depreciation method and select certain depreciation settings for each fixed asset you add to the system. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # About depreciation configuration You have to select an appropriate depreciation method and select certain depreciation settings for each fixed asset you add to the system. You have to select an appropriate depreciation method and select certain depreciation settings for each fixed asset you add to the system. + The depreciation method determines how the asset cost is allocated over the useful life or lifetime production of the asset. You use the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window to manage formula-based methods and the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window to manage table based methods. + If you change the settings for an asset, for example, you revalue the asset or change its useful life, the system uses the revalued amount as the basis for the depreciation in periods after revaluation. + You can configure the system to accelerate the depreciation for the assets that use the straight line method and Dutch method 2. In this case, the system uses the revalued amount as the basis for the depreciation in the periods after revaluation. + You can switch on the accelerated depreciation for an asset class, and the setting will be applied to all the assets of the class. + To switch on the accelerated depreciation for the assets that use the straight line method and Dutch method 2, select the [Fixed asset classes (FA201000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-asset-classes-fa201000/) window. ## Configuring the depreciation of an asset The choice of a depreciation method depends on what your company policy is and how accurately the method reflects the physical depreciation of an asset. Visma Net supports assigning multiple books to one asset, with each book using its own depreciation method for different purposes. + You assign a class to the asset, and then specify the books to be assigned to the asset from the books associated with the asset class. Note that the asset must be assigned to the book that updates the general ledger. + Additionally, after you assign a book to an asset, you can change the default depreciation method of the book for the selected asset by using the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window.

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 About depreciation methods /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/about-depreciation-methods page 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # About depreciation methods + A depreciation method defines how the cost of a tangible asset is allocated over its expected useful life. In Visma Net, you can use multiple depreciation methods for calculating depreciation for the same asset; for example, you may need to apply different depreciation methods for VAT reporting and financial management purposes. + To depreciate the same asset by using different methods, you must use a separate depreciation book for each method. + You can configure and use formula-based depreciation methods in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window and table-based depreciation methods in the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window. + Visma Net provides several predefined depreciation methods, and you can configure custom depreciation methods. + You can only view the predefined depreciation methods, not edit them. + Depreciation methods differ from one another depending on the calculation method used for calculating the depreciation expense. The sections of this topic describe the available methods of calculating depreciation in Visma Net. ## Straight line calculation method The **Straight line** method of calculating depreciation is the simplest and most popular method. With this method, the depreciation expense is spread evenly over the estimated useful life of the asset. This method assumes that physical obsolescence of an asset occurs evenly from the time the asset has been placed into service until the full write-off of its cost. When you use the **Straight line** calculation method, the depreciation expense is calculated by using the following parameters: + The depreciable basis, which is the asset acquisition cost minus the asset salvage amount (if one is specified) + The straight line rate, which is calculated as **100% \* (1 / N useful life)** This calculation method is expressed in the following formula: ### D = (Ac - Sa) \* SL rate where **SL rate** = 100% \* (1 / **N useful life** ) The symbols in the formula have the following meanings: D : The depreciation expense (for a year or an accounting period) Ac : The acquisition cost of an asset Sa : The salvage amount (or the residual value) specified for the asset in the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window N useful life : The estimated time period that the asset is expected to be used, starting from the placed-in-service date To configure the depreciation method based on this calculation method, you need to select **Straight line** in the **Calculation method** field in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. ## Declining balance calculation method The **Declining balance** calculation method allows you to mostly depreciate an asset in the early years of its useful life, so that by using this method, you can accelerate the depreciation of the asset. Practically, it means that the a company writes off the cost of the asset while the asset is relatively new. This method is expedient for the assets that become obsolete very quickly due to, for example, technological innovation. The acceleration of depreciation is performed by applying the acceleration rate. A company can set the acceleration rate up to 200%. The calculation formula of this method uses the following parameters: + The net book value of an asset. + The depreciation rate, which is calculated as **100% \* (1 / N useful life)** for the straight line method, but with respect to the declining balance method, in which the acceleration factor should be applied, you can use the increased multiplier (in percent) depending on the acceleration factor that your company set up. Thus, the multiplier can be set as 125%, 150% or 200%. In Visma Net, you enter this value in the **DB multiplier** field while you configure the **Declining balance** depreciation method in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. Thus, the formula of calculating the depreciation expense by using the **Declining balance** depreciation method is the following: ### D = NBV \* DB rate where ### DB rate = DB multiplier \* (1 / N useful life) The symbols in the formula have the following meanings: + **D**: The depreciation expense (for a year or an accounting period) + **NBV**: The net book value of an asset at the beginning of the year or period (that is, the asset cost minus the accumulated depreciation) + **DB multiplier**: The percent of depreciation acceleration that a company sets up for an asset > [!NOTE] > The depreciation method in which you use 200% as the multiplication factor is known as the double declining balance (DDB) depreciation method. + **N**: The asset useful life, in years (of accounting periods) To configure the depreciation method based on this calculation method, you need to select **Declining balance** in the **Calculation method** field in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. This calculation method does not depreciate the asset to zero. Thus, if you need to fully depreciate an asset, you can set the system to switch the calculation method to **Straight line** when the depreciation amount calculated by using the **Straight line**method is greater than the depreciation amount calculated for the **Declining balance** method. To set the system to switch the calculation method, select the **Switch to SL** check box in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window when you configure the depreciation method based on the **Declining balance** calculation method. ## Sum of the years' digits calculation method The **Sum of the years' digits** calculation method accelerates depreciation more than the straight line method but less than the declining balance method. The depreciation expense per year is equal to the depreciable basis multiplied by the depreciation rate, where the depreciation rate is the ratio of the number of years remaining to depreciate the asset to the sum of the years' digits. For example: Suppose that an asset's useful life is 3 years. In the first year, the depreciation rate is 3 / (1 + 2 + 3) = 1/2. Thus, the asset would be depreciated by 50% in the first year of its useful life. To configure the depreciation method based on this calculation method, you need to select **Sum of the years' digits** in the **Calculation method** field in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. ## Remaining value calculation method The **Remaining value** calculation method is similar to the **Straight line** method. The difference between the two methods is that the remaining value method always depreciates the asset by the end of its useful life, so that the depreciable basis minus the accumulated depreciation will be zero. The remaining value calculation method is used if, for example, the useful life of an asset will end earlier than had been planned. Regardless of which depreciation method was used to depreciate the asset, the user can switch the method to the **Remaining value** method at any time. As a result, the asset will be fully depreciated to the amount of zero by the end of its useful life. To configure the depreciation method based on this calculation method, you need to select **Remaining value** in the **Calculation method** field in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. ## Dutch method 1 and Dutch method 2 The **Dutch method 1** and **Dutch method 2** calculation methods are commonly used for calculating depreciation in the Netherlands. These methods are similar to the declining balance calculation method, which allows you to mostly depreciate an asset in the earlier years of its useful life. To configure a depreciation method based on these calculation methods, you need to select either **Dutch method 1** or **Dutch method 2** in the **Calculation method** field in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. With these methods, the depreciation expenses are calculated by using the following formula: ### D = NBV \* D rate The symbols in the formula have the following meanings: + **D**: The depreciation expenses (per period). + **NBV**: The net book value of an asset at the beginning of the period. The net book value is calculated as the asset’s acquisition cost minus the total accumulated depreciation by the beginning of the period. + **D rate**: The depreciation rate. It follows from the formula that both of these methods involve applying the specific depreciation rate. The difference between these methods is that different parameters are required for calculating this depreciation rate, as described below. The depreciation rate for the **Dutch method 1** method is calculated by using the asset salvage amount and the asset useful life (number of periods). The rate, in this case, is calculated in a way that allows you to fully depreciate an asset during its expected useful life. The **Dutch method 1** uses the following calculation formula: ### D rate = 1 - (Sa / Ac) ^ (1/n) The symbols in the formula have the following meanings: D rate : The depreciation rate Sa : The salvage amount of an asset Ac : The asset acquisition cost n : The number of periods of asset useful life The depreciation rate for the **Dutch method 2** method is calculated by using the constant percentage and the number of periods in a year. The constant percentage defines the part of an asset's net book value that should be depreciated during this year. The **Dutch method 2** uses the following calculation formula: ### D rate = 1 - (1 - Percentage / 100) ^ (1/N) The symbols in the formula have the following meanings: D rate : The depreciation rate. Percentage : The constant percent that defines which part of the asset net book value should be depreciated (in the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window, you should enter this value in the **Percent per year** field). N : The number of periods in a year

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 About averaging conventions /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/about-averaging-conventions page Averaging conventions determine how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial period within which they are acquired or disposed of. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # About averaging conventions Averaging conventions determine how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial period within which they are acquired or disposed of. Assets usually are not put into service on the first date of the financial period; similarly, they are seldom disposed of on the last date of the financial period. + Visma Net provides built-in averaging conventions, which significantly simplify the calculation of depreciation. In the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window, you specify the averaging conventions that best fit the selected depreciation method. If you select a built-in depreciation method, the system automatically assigns the statutory-allowed averaging convention for the depreciation book; however, you can manually change the convention. + Some averaging conventions require the system to determine the middle of the financial period. You can specify the rule for determining the middle of the period for averaging conventions assigned to each depreciation book by using the **Mid period type** and **Day in mid period** columns in the [Books (FA205000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/books-fa205000/) window. ## Built-in options for averaging conventions in Visma Net
Option Description
Full period Depreciation is calculated for the full financial period when the asset was acquired. When the asset is disposed off, no depreciation is calculated for the period of disposal.
Mid-period When an asset is acquired (or disposed off), depreciation is calculated for the half financial period when the asset is acquired (or disposed off).
Next period N o depreciation is calculated for the financial period when the asset is acquired; depreciation is instead calculated starting from the period after the acquisition period. Depreciation is then calculated for the full financial period in which the asset is disposed off.
Modified half period If an asset was acquired within the first half of the financial period, depreciation is calculated for a full period, and no extra periods are added for asset depreciation. If an asset was acquired during the second half of the financial period, depreciation is calculated for half the amount for that period. It is also calculated for half the amount of the last asset life period, and this period is added to the end of the asset’s lifetime. That is, the number of depreciation periods increases by 1, and the depreciation is calculated for half of the first period and for half of the last one.
Modified half period 2 If the asset was acquired within the first half of the financial period, depreciation is calculated for a full period, and no extra periods are added for asset depreciation. If the asset was acquired within the second half of the financial period, depreciation is not calculated for that period. Also, if depreciation is calculated for the extra asset life period, this period is added to the end of the asset’s lifetime. That is, the number of depreciation periods increases by 1, and depreciation is not calculated for the first period but is fully calculated for the last one.
Full quarter Depreciation is calculated by using the appropriate percentage of annual depreciation (acquisition and disposal), which depends on the quarter when the asset was acquired or disposed.
Mid quarter Depreciation calculation is based on the acquisition or disposal percentage of annual depreciation, which depends on the quarter when the asset was acquired or disposed off.
Full year Depreciation is calculated for the full year during which the asset was acquired. No depreciation is calculated for the year the asset was disposed off.
Mid year Depreciation is calculated for the half year when the asset was acquired or disposed off.
Full day The most accurate calculation method. With it selected, depreciation is calculated for the days in the period starting from the day when the asset was acquired or disposed of.

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 Calculate depreciation /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/calculate-depreciation page 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Calculate depreciation 1. In the [Calculate depreciation (FA502000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/calculate-depreciation-fa502000/) window, in the **To period** field, select the financial period that ends the period range for which you want to calculate depreciation expenses. 1. In the **Action** field, select one of these two: + **Calculate only** if you only want to calculate depreciation expenses for the assets. + **Depreciate** to calculate the depreciation expenses and to create transactions for the assets. > [!NOTE] > If no value is specified in the **To period** field, the **Calculate only** option is selected by default, and you cannot edit the **Action** field. 1. To run the selected action for specified fixed assets in the table, select the check box in front of those fixed assets lines. 1. Click **Process**. To run the selected action for all fixed assets in the table, click **Process all**. You can schedule an automatic execution of this operation in the [Automation schedules (SM205020)](/visma-net-erp/help/automation/automation-windows/automation-schedules-sm205020/) window.

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 Depreciate an asset /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/depreciate-an-asset page To depreciate one asset or multiple assets, you use the Calculate depreciation (FA502000) window. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Depreciate an asset To depreciate one asset or multiple assets, you use the Calculate depreciation (FA502000) window. For more information: [Calculate depreciation (FA502000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/calculate-depreciation-fa502000/). ## Before you start Before you report the depreciation of the assets, you can calculate the depreciation amounts by using the **Calculate only** option available in the **Action** field. You can review calculated amounts for the selected asset on the **Depreciation history** tab of the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. 1. Go to the [Calculate depreciation (FA502000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/calculate-depreciation-fa502000/) window. 1. In the **To period** field, specify the financial period that ends the period range for which you want to depreciate assets. 1. In the **Action** field, select **Depreciate**. 1. In the **Branch** field, specify the branch of the organisation whose assets you want to depreciate. 1. Optional: In the **Asset class** field, select an asset class, so that assets of this class only will be filtered for depreciation. 1. Optional: In the **Parent asset** field, select a parent asset if you want to depreciate the components of a particular asset. 1. Optional: In the **Book** field, select a book to depreciate the assets associated with the particular book. > [!NOTE] > The depreciation would be reported in all the books associated with the asset. 1. To depreciate only particular assets, select the check boxes next to required assets in the table, and click **Process** on the toolbar. 1. To depreciate all assets listed in the table, click **Process all** in the toolbar. 1. Release the resulting transactions as directed by your company's workflow. [Release multiple fixed asset transactions](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/daily-routines/release-multiple-fixed-asset-transactions/) For more information, see:

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 About depreciation suspension /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/about-depreciation-suspension page Sometimes it is necessary to stop or suspend calculating depreciation of a fixed asset for some number of financial periods. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # About depreciation suspension Sometimes it is necessary to stop or suspend calculating depreciation of a fixed asset for some number of financial periods. Sometimes it is necessary to stop or **suspend** calculating depreciation of a fixed asset for some number of financial periods. When you restart depreciation, the system resumes depreciation calculation and extends the asset life for the number of periods the asset has been suspended to ensure full depreciation. Suspension can be used if, for example, some asset is not used without disposal and becomes temporarily inactive. + In Visma Net, you can suspend an asset with the **Active** status starting from the current business date. The asset status is changed to **Suspended**. + The system generates a line to the asset depreciation history for suspended assets with the amount of 0 for each period that you did not depreciate. You can view the history of asset depreciation on the **Depreciation history** tab of the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. + To start the depreciating the asset again, resume the depreciation of the asset starting at the beginning of the financial period you specified.

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 Suspend asset depreciation /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/suspend-asset-depreciation page You can suspend the depreciation of an active asset by using the Fixed assets (FA303000) window. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Suspend asset depreciation You can suspend the depreciation of an active asset by using the Fixed assets (FA303000) window. For more information: [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/). 1. Go to the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. 1. In the **Asset ID** field, select the fixed asset whose depreciation you want to suspend. 1. Click **Actions**, and then select **Suspend**. Alternatively, on the **Balance** tab, you can click **Suspend** in the table toolbar. The depreciation of the selected asset is suspended starting from the current business date.

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 Configure table methods of class type /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-table-methods-of-class-type section To add a new depreciation table method, first you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to add a method of the class type that will be used to aggregate methods of asset type, as described in this topic. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Configure table methods of class type To add a new depreciation table method, first you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to add a method of the class type that will be used to aggregate methods of asset type, as described in this topic. For more information: [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/). 1. Go to the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Record type** field, select **Class** type. 1. In the **Useful life, years** and **Recovery period** fields, specify the supposed asset useful life in years and month accordingly. 1. In the **Description** field, specify the description of the asset. 1. In the **Averaging convention** field, select the averaging convention to be used for the method. 1. In the **Convention period** field, type 1. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). After you added a method of class type, you configure the methods of assets type, as described in: [Configure table methods of asset type](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-table-methods-of-asset-type/)

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 Configure table methods with annual depreciation /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-table-methods-with-annual-depreciation section To add a new depreciation table method with annual depreciation, you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to add a method of the both type that is used to specify both the settings of the depreciation methods and the annual depreciation rates. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Configure table methods with annual depreciation To add a new depreciation table method with annual depreciation, you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to add a method of the both type that is used to specify both the settings of the depreciation methods and the annual depreciation rates. For more information: [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/). To add a new depreciation table method with annual depreciation, you use the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window to add a method of the **both** type that is used to specify both the settings of the depreciation methods and the annual depreciation rates. Such methods use the **Full year** or **Mid year** averaging conventions. 1. Go to the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Record type** field, select the **Both** type. 1. In the **Useful life, years** and **Recovery period** fields, specify the supposed asset useful life in years and month accordingly. 1. In the **Description** field, specify the description of the asset. 1. In the **Averaging convention** field, select a **Full year** or **Mid year** averaging convention. 1. In the **Convention period** field, type 1. 1. In the table, type the rates for the recovery years. The sum of rates, displayed in the **Total percent** field, must be 100 percent. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png).

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 Configure table methods of asset type /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-table-methods-of-asset-type section After you configured a table method of class type, as described in Configure table methods of class type, you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to configure table methods of asset type. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Configure table methods of asset type After you configured a table method of class type, as described in Configure table methods of class type, you use the Depreciation table methods (FA202600) window to configure table methods of asset type. For more information: [Configure table methods of class type](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-table-methods-of-class-type/), [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/). Table methods of asset type specify the annual percentage in the convention periods for the methods of class type. 1. Go to the [Depreciation table methods (FA202600)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-table-methods-fa202600/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Class method** field, specify the table method of class type. 1. In the **Record type** field, select **Asset** type. 1. In the **Useful life, years**, **Recovery period**, and **Averaging convention** fields, specify the same settings as for the associated class method. 1. In the **Description** field, specify the description of the method. 1. In the **Convention period**, type the convention period for which this method specifies the annual percentage. 1. In the table, type the rates for the recovery years. > [!NOTE] > The sum of rates, displayed in the **Total percent** field, must be 100 percent. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). 1. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for every convention period of the method of asset class.

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 Configure formula-based depreciation methods /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-asset-depreciation/configure-formula-based-depreciation-methods section In the Depreciation methods (FA202500) window, you can configure a formula-based depreciation method by using any of the available depreciation calculation methods. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Configure formula-based depreciation methods In the Depreciation methods (FA202500) window, you can configure a formula-based depreciation method by using any of the available depreciation calculation methods. For more information: [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/). ## Configure the straight line depreciation method 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Straight line**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. Optional: In the **Averaging convention** field, select the convention that determines how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial year within which they are acquired or disposed of. The following options are available: **Full period**, **Mid period**, **Next period**, **Modified half period**, **Modified half period 2**, **Full quarter**, **Mid quarter**, **Full year**, **Mid year**, and **Full day**. 1. Optional: Select the **Annual accounting** check box to configure the system to calculate the depreciation amount on a yearly basis, so that the system will calculate the depreciation expense for a year and then divide this amount evenly by the number of periods in a year. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). ## Configure the declining balance depreciation method 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Declining balance**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. In the **DB multiplier** field, enter the value (that is, the percentage of depreciation acceleration that you have decided to use in this method). For details, see the description of the **Declining balance** calculation method available the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. Optional: Select the **Switch to SL** check box to configure the system to switch the calculation method to **Straight line** in order to depreciate an asset to zero or to its salvage value (if specified). 1. Optional: In the **Averaging convention** field, select the convention that determines how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial year within which they are acquired or disposed of. The following options are available: **Full period**, **Mid year**, **Mid quarter**, and **Full day**. 1. Optional: Select the **Annual accounting** check box to configure the system to calculate the depreciation amount on a yearly basis, so that the system will calculate the depreciation expense for a year and then divide this amount evenly by the number of periods in a year. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). ## Configure the sum of the years' digits depreciation method 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Sum of the years' digits**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. Optional: In the **Averaging convention** field, select the convention that determines how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial year within which they are acquired or disposed of. The following options are available: **Full period** and **Full day**. 1. Select the **Annual accounting** check box to configure the system to calculate the depreciation amount on a yearly basis, so that the system will calculate the depreciation expense for a year and then divide this amount evenly by the number of periods in a year. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). ## Configure the remaining value depreciation method 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Remaining value**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. Optional: In the **Averaging convention** field, select the convention that determines how fixed assets must be depreciated for the financial year within which they are acquired or disposed of. The following options are available: **Full period**, **Mid period**, **Next period**, **Modified half period**, **Modified half period 2**, **Full quarter**, **Mid quarter**, **Full year**, **Mid year**, and **Full day**. 1. Optional: Select the **Annual accounting** check box to configure the system to calculate the depreciation amount on a yearly basis, so that the system will calculate the depreciation expense for a year and then divide this amount evenly by the number of periods in a year. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). ## Configure the Dutch method 1 > [!NOTE] > The formula used by the system to calculate the depreciation expenses by this depreciation method is described in **Depreciation methods**. 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Dutch method 1**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. Leave the **Annual accounting** check box cleared. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). ## Configure the Dutch method 2 > [!NOTE] > The formula used by the system to calculate the depreciation expenses by this depreciation method is described the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/). 1. Go to the [Depreciation methods (FA202500)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/depreciation-methods-fa202500/) window. 1. In the **Depreciation method ID** field, type the name of the new method. 1. In the **Calculation method** field, select **Dutch method 2**. 1. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a useful description of the depreciation method that you are configuring. It will allow you to easily find this method in the list of available depreciation methods. 1. In the **Percent per year** field, specify the value (in percent) that defines which part of the asset net book value should be depreciated for one year. 1. Leave the **Annual accounting** check box cleared. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png).

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