Example: compute depreciation for previous period and current year

Assume that a lease is created for a computer that is placed in service in the previous month. Use the Compute Option in Asset Book to calculate depreciation expense for the prior month in Asset Accounting.

System-generated entries Debit Credit
Asset X
Asset clearing X
Depreciation expense (previous period) X
Accumulated depreciation (previous period) X

Effect on Global Ledger

The previous month depreciation amount is transferred to the Global Ledger in the current month. The current month depreciation expense is calculated during fiscal period close.