diff --git a/xero_assets.yaml b/xero_assets.yaml
index 37cfa437f..3291178d0 100644
--- a/xero_assets.yaml
+++ b/xero_assets.yaml
@@ -791,7 +791,8 @@ components:
           example: 0.05
           description: The rate of depreciation (e.g. 0.05)
         effectiveLifeYears:
-          type: integer
+          type: number
+          format: double
           example: 5
           description: Effective life of the asset in years (e.g. 5)
         depreciationCalculationMethod: