Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation Annual Report 2008

Financial Review

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 7  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

(In millions)
June 30, 2008 2007
Land $  ,518 )428
Buildings and improvements 4,302 3,170
Leasehold improvements 1,728 1,077
Computer equipment and software 4,475 3,458
Furniture and equipment 1,521 1,233
Property and equipment, at cost 12,544 9,366
Accumulated depreciation (6,302) (5,016)
Property and equipment, net $6,242 $4,350

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful lives for buildings range from five to 15 years, leasehold improvements generally range from two to ten years—representing the applicable lease terms plus reasonably assured extensions, computer equipment and software range from two to three years, and furniture and equipment range from one to five years. Land is not depreciated.

During fiscal years 2008, 2007, and 2006, depreciation expense was $1.4 billion, $1.2 billion, and $863 million, respectively. The majority of depreciation expense in all years related to computer equipment.