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SYD ^v2.6.159

Calculates the sum-of-years'-digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period.

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SYD(cost, salvage, life, period)

Parameters

  • cost - The initial cost of the asset.
  • salvage - The value of the asset at the end of its useful life (salvage value).
  • life - The total number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.
  • period - The specific period of the asset's life for which to calculate depreciation.

Examples

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SYD(1000, 100, 5, 1)

Result: 300.0

Note: Returns depreciation for period 1: (1000−100) × 5 / (5×6/2) = 300.

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SYD(1000, 100, 5, 2)

Result: 240.0

Note: Returns depreciation for period 2: (1000−100) × 4 / (5×6/2) = 240.

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SYD(1000, 100, 5, 5)

Result: 60.0

Note: Returns depreciation for period 5: (1000−100) × 1 / (5×6/2) = 60.