syd

Sum-of-years’ digits depreciation.

Syntax

v = syd(cost, salvage, life, per)

Description

Returns the depreciation for period per using the sum-of-years’ digits method — front-loaded (more depreciation early in the asset’s life).

Example

syd(30000, 7500, 10, 1)    % year-1 depreciation

See also

• sln — Straight-line depreciation.
• ddb — Double-declining-balance depreciation.