CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | 2013 | FY | 3


Depreciation and Amortization   Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation or amortization, whenever applicable. Depreciation and amortization expenses for property and equipment were approximately $1.2 billion, $1.1 billion, and $1.1 billion for fiscal 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods:
 
Asset Category
 
Period
Buildings
 
25 years
Building improvements
 
10 years
Furniture and fixtures
 
5 years
Leasehold improvements
 
Shorter of remaining lease term or 5 years
Computer equipment and related software
 
30 to 36 months
Production, engineering, and other equipment
 
Up to 5 years
Operating lease assets
 
Based on lease term generally up to 3 years

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