Straight-line depreciation method is an accounting technique used to allocate the cost of a tangible 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. The straight-line depreciation method is favored for its simplicity and consistency in financial reporting.
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