[IMP] accounting: depreciation methods update

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Odoo supports the following **Depreciation Methods**:
- Linear
- Degressive
- Accelerated Degressive
- Straight Line
- Declining
- Declining Then Straight Line
.. note::
The server checks once a day if an entry must be posted. It might then take up to 24 hours before
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What are the different Depreciation Methods
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The **Linear Depreciation Method** divides the initial Depreciable Value by the number of
The **Straight Line Depreciation Method** divides the initial Depreciable Value by the number of
depreciations planned. All depreciation entries have the same amount.
The **Degressive Depreciation Method** multiplies the Depreciable Value by the **Degressive Factor**
for each entry. Each depreciation entry has a lower amount than the previous entry.
The **Declining Depreciation Method** multiplies the Depreciable Value by the **Declining Factor**
for each entry. Each depreciation entry has a lower amount than the previous entry. The last
depreciation entry doesn't use the declining factor but instead has an amount corresponding to the
balance of the depreciable value so that it reaches $0 by the end of the specified duration.
The **Accelerated Degressive Depreciation Method** uses the Degressive Method, but with a minimum
Depreciation equal to the Linear Method. This method ensures a fast depreciation at the beginning,
followed by a constant one afterward.
The **Declining Then Straight Line Depreciation Method** uses the Declining Method, but with a
minimum Depreciation equal to the Straight Line Method. This method ensures a fast depreciation
at the beginning, followed by a constant one afterward.
Assets from the Purchases Journal
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fully automate its purchase. (see: :ref:`product-assets-account`).
.. seealso::
* :doc:`../../overview/getting_started/chart_of_accounts`
* :doc:`../../overview/getting_started/chart_of_accounts`