# Depreciation > This section is depreciation: why we provide it, the key terms (cost, residual, useful life, carrying value), the two methods Grade 11 uses (straight-line / cost and diminishing balance / carrying… - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets/depreciation Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes) › [FIXED ASSETS](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets) › [Depreciation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets/depreciation) ## Full notes This is a preview of the Depreciation notes for Grade 11 Accounting. Create a free Hlayiso account to read the full notes, practise every question and track your progress. ## More in FIXED ASSETS - [The Fixed Asset Register](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets/the-fixed-asset-register) — Previous section - [Disposal of Fixed Assets](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets/disposal-of-fixed-assets) — Next section - [All FIXED ASSETS sections](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/accounting/notes/fixed-assets) ## Frequently asked questions ### What will I learn in "Depreciation"? This section covers Depreciation as part of FIXED ASSETS in Grade 11 Accounting. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum. ### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum? Yes. All notes on Hlayiso, including "Depreciation", are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP for Grade 11 Accounting. ### What should I study after "Depreciation"? Continue with the next section in FIXED ASSETS, or test your understanding with the interactive quiz linked to this section. --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.