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No. depreciation is when objects, such as equipment, cars, media and the like lose value because of inflation, and the release of new, better equipment, making it obsolete. A good example of rapid depreciation is with cameras. There are that many new types of camera being developed all the time, that make the old models obsolete, that a brand new camera could be worth

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If you start a new business usin existing machinery equipment you own can the fair market value of the equipment be used as asset value for depreciation?

Yes whenver old asset is utilized in business it is it's fair value which is used for depreciation purpose in business.


Is homeowners depreciation check's purpose to cover repairs?

No. depreciation is compensation for a loss of value. You can make repairs or do whatever you choose with it.


Accumulated depreciation and depreciation expense?

Using accumulated depreciation and depreciation expense is a way that businesses can realize the true value of assets. A piece of equipment, for example, is devalued every year by the process of amortizing the asset. This in turn is recorded as depreciation and depreciation expense.


If the estimated amount of depreciation on equipment for a period is 1000.00 then the adjusting entry to record depreciation should...?

...decrease the asset account for the equipment by $1,000.00 and increase the accumulated depreciation account by $1,000.00. The adjusting entry would typically be recorded as a debit to the depreciation expense account and a credit to the accumulated depreciation account. This reflects the reduction in the equipment's book value and recognizes the expense incurred for the period.


Why depreciation is charged on assets?

depreciation -- Decline in the value of a currency, financial asset, or capital good. When applied to a capital good, depreciation usually refers to loss of value because of obsolescence, wear, or destruction (as by fire or flood). Book depreciation (also known as tax depreciation) is the depreciation that the tax code allows businesses to deduct when they calculate their taxable profits. It is typically faster than economic depreciation, which represents the actual decline in the value of the asset. Both measures of depreciation appear as part of the national income and product accounts.another definition...depreciation -- Decrease in the value of equipment from wear and tear and the passage of time. Depreciation on business equipment is generally deductible for tax purposes.another definition...depreciation -- the decline in the dollar value of an asset over time and though use. The amount of annual depreciation may be computed differently for tax purposes than the actual decline in value.


Cost less accumulated depreciation is a measurement of the current value of an asset such as equipment or a building?

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How can one determine the accumulated depreciation on a balance sheet?

To determine the accumulated depreciation on a balance sheet, subtract the original cost of the asset from its current book value. This will give you the total amount of depreciation that has been recorded for that asset over time.


Which describes the process by which assets or equipment decrease in value as an employer pays off the loan used to purchase the equipment?

Depreciation


What is capital depreciation?

When you buy a plant or equipment, it will lose value over time - it's breaking down or it's not as efficient or the such; this gradual decline in worth of the capital is depreciation.


What is depreciation of capital?

When you buy a plant or equipment, it will lose value over time - it's breaking down or it's not as efficient or the such; this gradual decline in worth of the capital is depreciation.


Machinery sold what is the accumulated depreciation?

All equipment owned by a business should be listed on the corporation's income tax return each year. This page of the report is called the Depreciation Schedule. Each year the taxpayer should report any new equipment purchased and also tell his accountant which items of equipment were sold or disposed of by the owner. The corporation's accountant increases the depreciation each year to offset income and thereby reduce taxes. The depreciation amount taken each year is usually higher than the actual physical depreciation occurring due to weather and use. To determine the accumulated depreciation on a piece of equipment, look at the last tax return available to see what the number is on the Depreciation Schedule. The actual value of the equipment sold will be higher than the Purchase Price New minus the Accumulated Depreciation. A good rule of thumb would be to add back 1/2 of the accumulated depreciation to get a ball-park idea of the fair market value. Better yet - have the equipment appraised by a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA). For more information on this subject, go to www.nebbinstitute.org. An interesting and helpful article on farm equipment that discusses depreciation, recaptured depreciation and capital gains tax related to the sale of equipment can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1450.pdf. Paul Klinge, CBI, CBC, CSBA The Lincoln Group, Inc. Waverly, Iowa 319-352-0132 Business Transfer Specialists Mergers & Acquisitions Business Valuations Machinery & Equipment Appraisals


What is the purpose of adjusting entries for depreciation of property and equipment?

The purpose of adjusting entries for depreciation of property and equipment is to accurately reflect the reduction in value of these assets over time due to wear and tear, usage, or obsolescence. This process ensures that the financial statements present a true and fair view of the company's financial position by matching expenses with the revenues they help generate. Additionally, it helps in complying with accounting principles, such as the matching principle, and provides stakeholders with a clearer understanding of the company's asset value.