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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 26, 2013

Property and Equipment Depreciation Life

Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods:


		Depreciation Life (years)
Buildings		40 years
Building improvements		10 years
Furniture and fixtures		5 years
Computer, production, engineering and other equipment		3 years
Software		3 to 5 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of remaining lease term or useful life

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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