10 August 2013
Depreciation calculation is a lengthy issue. Briefly it can be said that Both the Acts prescribe different rates for different class of assets or block of assets. . Mainly , there are two different methods of providing- 1. WDV Method 2. Straight Line Method. . Mostly- WDV method is used. In this method on the Value shown as Opening Balance (OB)or OB+Purchase you have to apply the given rate. . In the Books of account of a Company, Depreciation is calculated as per the Companies Act. . Depreciation is separately calculated for the Income Tax Purpose on the WDV amount derived every year and after considering the additions and deletions. .
10 August 2013
Depreciation calculation is a lengthy issue. Briefly it can be said that Both the Acts prescribe different rates for different class of assets or block of assets. . Mainly , there are two different methods of providing- 1. WDV Method 2. Straight Line Method. . Mostly- WDV method is used. In this method on the Value shown as Opening Balance (OB)or OB+Purchase you have to apply the given rate. . In the Books of account of a Company, Depreciation is calculated as per the Companies Act. . Depreciation is separately calculated for the Income Tax Purpose on the WDV amount derived every year and after considering the additions and deletions. .