depreciation
101accelerated depreciation — A group of methods for achieving periodic reductions in the book value of fixed assets that make larger reductions in the early periods and progressively smaller reductions in later periods. The offsetting entry is the depreciation expense.… …
102Bonus Depreciation — An additional amount of deductible depreciation that is awarded above and beyond what would normally be available. Bonus depreciation is always taken right away, in the first year that the depreciable item is placed in service. This type of… …
103Accelerated depreciation — Any depreciation method that produces larger deductions for depreciation in the early years of a project s life. Accelerated cost recovery system ( ACRS), which is a depreciation schedule allowed for tax purposes, is one such example. The New… …
104accumulated depreciation — The total of the periodic reductions for depreciation in fixed assets. Also called allowance for depreciation. American Banker Glossary * * * accumulated depreciation accumulated depreciation ➔ depreciation * * * accumulated depreciation UK US… …
105Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — (EBITDA) is a non GAAP metric that can be used to evaluate a company s profitability.::EBITDA = Operating Revenue – Operating Expenses + Other RevenueIts name comes from the fact that Operating Expenses do not include interest, taxes, or… …
106Appraisal Method Of Depreciation — A form of depreciation calculation that is based upon appraisal value. The appraisal method of depreciation is calculated by appraising the value of the asset being depreciated both at the beginning and end of the depreciation period. The… …
107accelerated depreciation — see depreciation Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. accelerated depreciation …
108rate of depreciation — ˌrate of depreciˈation noun [countable] ACCOUNTING the rate at which an asset is calculated to go down in value each year, especially in the annual accounts for a business; = DEPRECIATION RATE: • The rate of depreciation slows down significantly… …
109Alternative Depreciation System - ADS — A depreciation schedule with a straight line recovery period that generally mirrors the class life of the asset s depreciation. Taxpayers who elect to use the alternative depreciation system feel that the alternative schedule will allow for a… …
110Annuity Method Of Depreciation — A method of depreciation centered around cost recovery and a constant rate of return upon any asset that is being depreciated. This method requires the determination of the internal rate of return (IRR) on the cash inflows and outflows of the… …
