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The Excel AMORLINC function returns depreciation under the French linear accounting system, prorated for the purchase date.
Quick answer:
=AMORLINC(10000, DATE(2026,1,1), DATE(2026,12,31), 1000, 1, 15%) // period 1
Syntax
=AMORLINC(cost, date_purchased, first_period, salvage, period, rate, [basis])
| Argument | Description | |
|---|---|---|
cost | Required | Asset cost. |
date_purchased | Required | Purchase date. |
first_period | Required | End of first period. |
salvage | Required | Salvage value. |
period | Required | The period. |
rate | Required | Depreciation rate. |
basis | Optional | Day-count basis. |
How to use it
AMORLINC returns depreciation under the French linear accounting system, prorated for the purchase date.
=AMORLINC(10000, DATE(2026,1,1), DATE(2026,12,31), 1000, 1, 15%) // French linear depreciation
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Frequently asked questions
What is AMORLINC for?
French linear (straight-line) depreciation that prorates the first period by the purchase date.
AMORLINC vs SLN?
Both are straight-line, but AMORLINC prorates the first period and follows French conventions.
Which Excel versions support it?
All modern versions.
Why might it return #NUM! or #VALUE!?
Out-of-range arguments (e.g. negative rate or settlement after maturity) give #NUM!; non-numeric inputs give #VALUE!.
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