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What would decrease an asset?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Apart from depreciation, there can be unforeseen circumstances (or act of God instances). These can include: fire, floods etc.

Usually these assets are insured and therefore only a % is lost. If they are not insured, the complete asset is lost.

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