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Attachment 3 Sample depreciation of non-current physical assets

Sample depreciation of non-current physical assets

Asset item
computer, personal
Purchase date
21 September 1995
Purchase cost
$5,000
Depreciation rate
20% per annum
Financial year Depreciation charge calculation

Annual opening value $'s

Depreciation charge $'s Accumulated depreciation $'s Written down value $'s
1995-96 (9 months)

5000 x (20% x 9) = 750
                 12

5000
750
750
4250
1996-97 (12 months) 5000 x (20% x 12) = 1000                  12
4250
1000
1750
3250
1997-98 (12 months) 5000 x (20% x 12) = 1000                  12
3250
1000
2750
2250
1998-99 (12 months) 5000 x (20% x 12) = 1000                  12
2250
1000
3750
1250
1999-2000 (12 months) 5000 x (20% x 12) = 1000                  12
1250
1000
4750
250
2000-01 (3 months) 5000 x (20% x 3) = 250
                 12
250
250
5000
0