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>Example [Reference 1] Sum-of-the-year's digits (SYD) amortization
Calculate the amortization schedule for a $500 asset assuming the
SYD amortization method and a five year useful life.
Transcribed Image Text:Economic evaluation >Example [Reference 1] Sum-of-the-year's digits (SYD) amortization Calculate the amortization schedule for a $500 asset assuming the SYD amortization method and a five year useful life.
Sum-of-the-year's digits (SYD)
This is an accelerated cost recovery method, which is based on an
inverted scale of the summation of digits for the years of depreciable
life.
Transcribed Image Text:Sum-of-the-year's digits (SYD) This is an accelerated cost recovery method, which is based on an inverted scale of the summation of digits for the years of depreciable life.
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Cost of assets =$500

Life =5 years 

Sum of digits=1+2+3+4+5=15

First year depreciation =5/15=33.33%

Second year depreciation =4/15=26.67%

Third year depreciation =3/15=20%

Fourth year depreciation =2/15=13.33%

Fifth year depreciation =1/15=6.67%

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