Depreciation ============= 'Straight Line Formula' (Original Price - Salvage Value) -------------------------------- Useful Life * All assets are depreciated at 1/2 the yearly amount in the year of purchase. Presentation on Balance Sheet: =============================== FIXED ASSETS Land 100,000 Truck 40,000 Accumulated Depreciation: Truck (10,000) 30,000 ------ To record depreciation expense: Depreciation Expense 100.00 Accumulated Depreciation: Truck 100.00