double declining balance methodnoun [ S ]
ukusalso double declining balance, also double declining balance depreciation method, also 200 percent declining balance method ACCOUNTINGthe method of calculating the loss in the value of an asset over its useful life in which twice the usual rate is subtracted each accounting period:
The double declining balance method is an accelerated method since a large part of the cost is expensed at the beginning of the life of the asset.