Accounting and Finance for Lawyers

Sum of the Years' Digits Method


SYD depreciation multiplies the cost minus the scrap value by a fraction based on the years.

Example Fractions Over Five Years 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15
  • Year 1: 5 15
  • Year 2: 4 15
  • Year 3: 3 15
  • Year 4: 2 15
  • Year 5: 1 15