Smoothing of asset

hi gurus
kindly resolve the following
what is smoothing of asset
what is the impact when smoothing of asset check box is enabled
why, when and how smoothing of asset is done
thankyou
with regards
ramesh

Hi Mik,
Try giving useful life from new intervel. To do this, double click on relevant depreciation area and then click on more intervals. There enter new From date and new useful life.
You may have to play around with relevant periods to achieve desired result.
Best Regards,
Madhu

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