Double-Declining-Balance

Declining-Balance Method
A method of accelerated depreciation where a percentage rate of depreciation is applied to the undepreciated balance, rather than the original cost. It is commonly used to depreciate assets that lose value quickly early in their useful lives.
Double-Declining-Balance Method of Depreciation
The double-declining-balance method of depreciation involves applying twice the straight-line rate to the depreciable balance of an asset.

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