Field descriptions: Post depreciation—Fixed Assets Management
The following tables describe each field on the Post Depreciation list.
Default columns
These columns are included in the system views by default.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Depreciation entry ID |
The unique identifier of the depreciation entry. An entry defines a scheduled posting date and depreciation expense amount for a single period in an asset's life. Entries are posted each period to the General Ledger. |
| Scheduled posting date |
The date when the depreciation entry is expected to post to the General Ledger. |
| Actual posting date |
The date the depreciation entry was successfully posted to the General Ledger. This date can differ from the Scheduled posting date if you override posting dates. This field is blank if the entry has not been posted or was historically posted. If the entry is reversed, this field shows the date of the most recent depreciation expense posting, not the reversal date. |
| State |
The status of the depreciation entry:
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| Depreciation amount |
The portion of an asset's cost that's depreciated in the period, by this depreciation schedule. |
| Asset ID |
The asset that's being depreciated by this depreciation entry. |
| Asset name | The asset that's being depreciated by this depreciation entry. |
| Location name | The location of the asset that's being depreciation by this depreciation entry. |
| Asset classification name | The classification of the asset that's being depreciated by this depreciation entry. |
| Journal entries |
A link to the journal entries associated with this depreciation period, such as depreciation expense and reverse depreciation postings. Select the link to view all related journal entries, then select a transaction number for more details. |
| Depreciation schedule ID | The unique identifier of the schedule to which the entry belongs. |
Additional columns
These columns are hidden by default, but you can customize your view to show them.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Cumulative depreciation amount |
The total depreciation from all prior periods. This field reflects a running total of accumulated depreciation up to, but not including, the current period. For example, the cumulative depreciation amount for period 3 is the sum of the depreciation amounts in periods 1 and 2. The cumulative depreciation amount for the first period in a schedule is always zero, because there are no earlier entries. Cumulative depreciation amounts display regardless of an entry’s posting state. |
| Depreciation amount for declining method |
This field only applies to entities operating in France that use the Derogatory depreciation method.
The depreciation expense calculated using the declining method for the period. This amount represents the fiscal depreciation allowed under French tax rules. It’s calculated by applying the coefficient to the daily depreciation rate and the asset’s net book value. |
| Derogatory balance based on daily |
This field only applies to entities operating in France that use the Derogatory depreciation method.
The cumulative balance of derogatory depreciation, calculated relative to daily (accounting) depreciation. This balance represents the remaining regulated provision after provisions and reversals. It shows the outstanding difference between fiscal and accounting depreciation at a given point in time. |
| Derogatory provision |
This field only applies to entities operating in France that use the Derogatory depreciation method.
The amount of derogatory depreciation recorded for the period. This corresponds to the positive difference between declining (fiscal) depreciation and daily (accounting) depreciation when fiscal depreciation is higher. It reflects the temporary fiscal advantage. |
| Derogatory reversal |
This field only applies to entities operating in France that use the Derogatory depreciation method.
The amount of derogatory depreciation reversed for the period. Reversals occur when daily (accounting) depreciation exceeds declining (fiscal) depreciation. This entry progressively reduces the accumulated derogatory provision. |
| Period |
The sequential number of the entry in the schedule. |
| Book ID | The book where the depreciation entry posts. |