Why does Depreciation matter?

It shows true yearly costs of using equipment and keeps profits comparable across years.

What is a common mistake with Depreciation?

Throwing around “Depreciation” without the simple meaning.

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Depreciation allocates the cost of tangible fixed assets (like equipment) over their useful life.

Spreading the cost of a long-lasting asset over the years you use it.

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Depreciation allocates the cost of tangible (like equipment) over their useful life.

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