AMORDEGRC is a financial function in WPS Spreadsheets that returns the depreciation amount for each accounting period using a depreciation coefficient; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
AMORDEGRC is a built-in financial function in WPS Spreadsheets for calculating the depreciation amount for each accounting period with a declining depreciation coefficient. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog box, type the formula directly in a cell or the formula bar, and review its syntax and parameter details before completing a calculation.
Core tasks include:
- Insert AMORDEGRC from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Type
=AMORDEGRC(...)directly in a worksheet cell. - Review the syntax
AMORDEGRC(cost, date_purchased, first_period, salvage, period, rate, [basis])and its parameters.
Typical use cases include fixed-asset depreciation estimates, finance worksheet building, and accounting-period depreciation calculations in spreadsheet workflows.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended for full formula help and editing support |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required to enter or calculate the function itself; internet access is needed for downloads or online help pages |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and WPS Spreadsheets must be available for formula editing |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the WPS Office installer and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheets, go to the Formulas tab, and confirm that Insert Function and the formula bar are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the AMORDEGRC financial function, supports insertion from the function dialog box or direct formula entry, and shows syntax and parameter details. | Excel provides official alphabetical and category-based function references and supports entering formulas that begin with an equal sign in worksheet cells. | Google Sheets provides an official function list and supports built-in financial and other spreadsheet functions. | Notion supports database formulas and formula syntax for property-based calculations, rather than traditional spreadsheet financial functions. | Acrobat supports calculated fields and calculation options in PDF forms, rather than spreadsheet function libraries. |
| Official Source | — | Excel functions alphabetical | Google Sheets function list | Intro to formulas | Manage form field properties |
Advantage: The workflow is closer to traditional spreadsheet-based depreciation calculations, with direct cell entry and parameter-based formula input.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is spreadsheet-based depreciation calculation with direct formula entry and parameter review, WPS offers a straightforward workflow. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets also provide broad function systems, while Notion focuses on database formulas and Adobe focuses on PDF form calculations, so their primary use cases differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How AMORDEGRC Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed-asset depreciation estimates | Finance staff | Calculate declining depreciation by accounting period | Enter cost, purchase date, rate, and related parameters in AMORDEGRC |
| 2 | Finance worksheet templates | Spreadsheet creators | Reuse depreciation formulas across rows | Type =AMORDEGRC(...) in a cell and fill it down as needed |
| 3 | Function learning and verification | New users | Understand syntax and parameter meanings | Review the function from the Insert Function dialog box before applying it |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet functions in WPS Spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features and reading | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional PDF editing and conversion tools | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included |
| Template download quota | Limited | More or unlimited, depending on plan details |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional AMORDEGRC depreciation calculations | Free | The function workflow described here does not require membership and fits everyday spreadsheet work |
| Frequent office work that also needs more PDF, template, and cloud features | WPS Premium | A paid plan is more suitable when you regularly use tools beyond basic spreadsheet formulas |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership purchase: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page