Changing the Depreciation Method for Property, Plant and Equipment from Declining-Balance to Straight-Line
First written in FY2020-Q1. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: FY2020-Q3.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of this change, compared with the previous method, operating income increased by ¥35,861 million, while ordinary income and income before income taxes and other adjustments for the quarter each increased by ¥35,651 million.」
The Company disclosed the impact of the change from the declining-balance method to the straight-line method on operating income and other items for the nine months ended the third quarter. The increase in operating income amounted to ¥35,861 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of this change, compared with the previous method, operating income increased by ¥23,452 million, while ordinary income and income before income taxes and other adjustments for the quarter each increased by ¥23,359 million.」
The Company has specifically disclosed the impact of the change in the depreciation method for property, plant and equipment made from the first quarter on operating income and other items for the six months ended the second quarter. - FY2020-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Previously, the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries primarily used the declining-balance method to depreciate property, plant and equipment. From the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, they have primarily changed to the straight-line method.」
The depreciation method was changed from the declining-balance method to the straight-line method in light of the outlook for stable electricity demand, electricity-system reforms, stable operation of power sources, and the efficient and stable operation of facilities overall. As a result of the change, operating income increased by ¥11,477 million, while ordinary income and income before income taxes and other adjustments for the quarter each increased by ¥11,431 million.