SLN

Returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period.

Syntax

SLN(cost,salvage,life)

Cost   is the initial cost of the asset.

Salvage   is the value at the end of the depreciation (sometimes called the salvage value of the asset).

Life   is the number of periods over which the asset is being depreciated (sometimes called the useful life of the asset).

Example

Suppose you've bought a truck for $30,000 that has a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value of $7,500. The depreciation allowance for each year is:

SLN(30000, 7500, 10) equals $2,250