Understanding Accumulated Depreciation: Definition, Calculation, and Examples 19 januari 2022 – Posted in: Bookkeeping
Book value is the asset’s current value on the balance sheet after deducting accumulated depreciation from the original purchase cost. Analysts track the ratio of accumulated depreciation to the asset’s original cost. A high ratio indicates aging equipment and potential future cash outlays, while a low ratio suggests recent investment. Depreciation expense is the periodic charge that appears on the income statement, while accumulated depreciation is the running total on the company’s balance sheet. Units…
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