MODEL OVERVIEW

A user-friendly Excel calculator designed to calculate depreciation and amortisation on a straight-line basis. The model automatically computes depreciation charges, cost and accumulated depreciation balances, cash impacts, and gains or losses on disposal for any selected month-end. It is built to streamline depreciation accounting and serves as a robust supporting working file for General Ledger postings.

Developed in line with best-practice financial modelling standards, the tool includes clear instructions, line item explanations, built-in checks, and input validations to ensure accuracy and ease of use. KEY OUTPUTS

This is a flexible, non-industry-specific tool. 

• Year-to-date (YTD) depreciation expense at the selected month-end

• YTD gain or loss on asset disposals

• Cost and accumulated depreciation balances at the selected month-end

• Cumulative cash impact

• Visual chart showing depreciation trends over the financial year

• Chart comparing Cost vs Net Book Value (NBV) throughout the year

• Asset class breakdown in table and chart format

KEY INPUTS Setup Inputs:

• Business name

• Reporting currency

• Financial year

• Latest month-end

• Asset categories (up to 10 fully customisable categories)

• Useful life per asset category

Asset-Level Inputs (up to 150 assets):

• Asset category classification

• Asset description

• Supplier

• Invoice number

• Addition date

• Addition amount

• Estimated residual value

• Payment reference number

• Disposal date (if applicable)

• Disposal proceeds (if applicable)

• Disposal receipt reference (if applicable)

KEY FEATURES

• Built in line with financial modelling best practices

• Straight-line depreciation methodology

• Fully customisable business details, reporting currency, financial year, and asset categories

• Asset categorisation (up to 10 categories), each with independent useful lives

• Automated monthly calculations for depreciation, balances, cash flows, and disposal impacts

• Forward-looking projections using data tables to analyse full-year impacts

• Capacity for up to 150 assets (extendable on request)

• Comprehensive instructions, line item explanations, and input validations

• Centralised checks dashboard to quickly identify and resolve errors

Limitations:

• Single-currency model (no multi-currency functionality)

• Straight-line depreciation only

MODIFICATIONS & SUPPORT

If you require any be-spoke modifications or support, we are more than happy to assist. Please send us a message below or contact us on hello@useprojectify.com