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What is depreciation?

Depreciation is the measurement of an asset’s valuable loss over time, usage, or obsolescence.

What does the straight-line technique for calculating depreciation entail?

The straight-line technique calculates an average drop in value over time and is generally employed for assets like cars, office furniture, and computers.

How many different depreciation techniques do GAAP features allow for?

GAAP features allow for four different depreciation techniques.

What is the purpose of depreciation accounting methods?

<p>Depreciation accounting methods target assets' usage over a period, recognizing the asset’s usage due to routine maintenance and obsolescence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the depreciation method to be used for an asset?

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What is depreciation?

Depreciation is the measurement of an asset’s valuable loss over time, usage, or obsolescence.

Straight-Line Depreciation

The straight-line technique calculates an average drop in value over time, commonly used for assets like cars, furniture, and computers.

GAAP Depreciation Techniques

GAAP features allow for four different depreciation techniques.

Purpose of Depreciation Accounting

Depreciation accounting methods target assets' usage over a period, recognizing the asset’s usage due to routine maintenance and obsolescence.

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Depreciation Method Factors

The asset itself and the purpose of the depreciation determine the depreciation method to be used.

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Depreciation Computation

Depreciation is the measurement of an asset's valuable loss over time, usage, or obsolescence.

Depreciation Meaning

Depreciation is the loss of an asset's value due to routine maintenance and obsolescence.

Depreciation Techniques

There are four basic techniques for calculating depreciation, depending on the asset and the purpose of the depreciation.

Depreciation Methods

Straight-line technique: used to calculate an average drop in value over time, and is the most frequent method of calculating depreciation due to its simplicity.
Targets assets like cars, office furniture, and computers.