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FDIC premiums must be deposit based because that is how they are paid out. FDIC insures each deposit at every member bank up to $100k (actually I think they just raised it significantly). If premiums were 'asset based' they would reflect the asset the bank holds, which does not necessarily have anything to do with how much the bank holds in deposits or how much the FDIC is responsible for in case of a failure.

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Is fixed deposit an asset?

Yes. An Asset is something that has a value and can be sold/converted to cash.


What is the difference between a real asset and a financial asset?

A real asset is a tangible asset like gold or real estate. You can hold it or place your hand on it. It has intrinsic value in and of itself. A financial asset is not tangible. Instead, its existence is "represented by evidence of its existence such as a paper certificate, like money, a savings passbook, a stock certificate, or a bond. The paper in money has no intrinsic value. Its value is derived by virtue of what it represents.


What is the difference between real asset and financial aseet?

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What was the FDIC cost of the 2008 bank bailout?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) did not directly fund the 2008 bank bailout; instead, the bailout was primarily executed through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which cost around $700 billion. The FDIC's role involved stabilizing the banking system by providing insurance for deposits and facilitating the resolution of failed banks. Although the FDIC faced increased costs due to bank failures during the crisis, its specific costs related to the bailout are less clearly defined in the context of TARP. Overall, the financial impact of the crisis on the FDIC's Deposit Insurance Fund was significant, leading to a temporary increase in bank premiums to replenish the fund.


What is the difference between expensing and depreciating assets for tax purposes?

The main difference between expensing and depreciating assets for tax purposes is the timing of when the cost of the asset is deducted. Expensing allows the full cost of the asset to be deducted in the year it was purchased, while depreciating spreads the cost over the useful life of the asset.

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Is fixed asset a current asset?

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Can you record an asset if only a deposit is made?

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Is a security deposit a current asset or current liability?

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What is uncollected premium?

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Is fixed deposit an asset?

Yes. An Asset is something that has a value and can be sold/converted to cash.


Where does the fixed deposit appear in balance sheet?

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The difference between the cost of an asset and the accumulated depreciation for that asset is called?

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Is rent deposit a financial asset?

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