Tag: depreciation
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Main Differences between Accumulated Depreciation and Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is a method of allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life. It is an accounting technique used to reduce the value of an asset over time, reflecting its declining value as it ages or becomes obsolete. Depreciation is an essential concept in accounting, finance, and taxation, as it affects the financial…
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Depreciation vs Amortization: Understanding the Key Differences
Depreciation and amortization are two accounting terms that are often confused with each other. While both of these terms relate to the reduction in the value of an asset, they are used in different contexts and have different meanings. Understanding the difference between depreciation and amortization is important for anyone who wants to have a…
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Depreciation and Capital Allowances
Depreciation is the amount an asset has reduced depending on age, wear and tear, and current market value. It is a core part of bookkeeping, and usually applied at year end (for larger businesses it is often calculated every month as part of management reporting). When you record the purchase of an asset such as equipment or buildings…
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Accounting for Depreciation
Depreciation is really important yet few bother to do it. Why? because it seems so hard to do. But the reality is that it is really very simple. But first we need to look at what it is, and why we need to do it. The Value Of Assets Everything you buy to use for…