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  2. IAS 16 - Wikipedia

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    That is, the mark-down in value of the asset should be recognised as an expense in the income statement every accounting period throughout the asset's useful life. [1] The useful life of the asset is determined by taking into account expected usage, physical wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence arising from changes in production ...

  3. Residual value - Wikipedia

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    It is one of the constituents of a leasing calculation or operation and is a key concept in accounting. It represents the amount of value that the owner of an asset can expect to obtain when the asset of its lease or when it reaches the end of its useful life. [1] [2] Example: A car is sold at a list price of $20,000 today.

  4. Tax amortization benefit - Wikipedia

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    The tax amortization period might be different from the useful life used in accounting. For example, while trademarks can have an indefinite useful life for accounting purposes, the tax legislation of the United States establishes a mandatory 15-year amortization period for trademarks. [4]

  5. Chart of accounts - Wikipedia

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    An asset is a present right of an entity to an economic benefit (CF [2] E16). Common examples of asset accounts include cash on hand, cash in bank, receivables, inventory, pre-paid expenses, land, structures, equipment, patents, copyrights, licenses, etc. Goodwill is different from other assets in that it is not used in operations and cannot be ...

  6. MACRS - Wikipedia

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    ADS Class Life GDS Class Life 00.11 Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment 10 7 00.12 Information systems: computers/peripherals 6 5 00.22 Automobiles, taxis 5 5 00.241 Light general-purpose trucks: 4 5 00.25 Railroad cars and locomotives: 15 7 00.40 Industrial steam and electric distribution 22 15 01.11 Cotton gin assets 12 7 01.21

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  8. Actual cash value - Wikipedia

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    The depreciation is usually calculated by establishing a useful life of the item determining what percentage of that life remains. This percentage multiplied by the replacement cost equals the actual cash value. For instance, imagine a man bought a television set for $2,000 five years ago, which was unfortunately destroyed in a hurricane.

  9. Fixed asset - Wikipedia

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    Under most financial accounting standards (Standard Accounting Statement (SAS) 3 and IAS 16), the value of fixed assets are recorded and reported at net book value. Also, carrying assets at net book value is the most meaningful way to capture asset values for the owners of the business and potential investors.