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How do I allocate total accumulated depreciation to prior years?

You would allocate total accumulated depreciation to prior years to properly distribute depreciation expense across the periods in which the asset was actually used. This is often done when adding existing assets into the system, correcting historical records, or adjusting depreciation after errors or policy changes. Allocating depreciation accurately helps ensure financial statements and prior-year balances reflect the asset’s true historical value and usage.


Setting up the default setting allocating total accumulated depreciation to prior years

1. Open Connect Asset Management > Assets > Manage Pending Assets.

2. Click Options (F12).

3. Click to select the checkbox titled Allocate Total Accumulated Depreciation to Prior Years.

4. Click OK.


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