Straight-Line Method

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The Straight-Line Method, often referred to as the line method, is a depreciation technique used to allocate the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life. This method calculates depreciation by subtracting the asset’s salvage value from its initial cost and dividing the result by the number of years of its expected life. It is widely used for its simplicity and consistency in financial reporting.

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