18.1 - Meaning and Need for Depreciation
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Define depreciation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider its impact on asset usability.
Why is depreciation important for financial statements?
💡 Hint: Think about the matching principle.
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What is depreciation?
💡 Hint: Think about how assets are utilized.
True or False: Depreciation is only relevant for tangible assets.
💡 Hint: Consider asset types.
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A company has three assets purchased at different times. Asset A at $5,000 with a 10-year life, Asset B at $10,000 with a 5-year life, and Asset C at $3,000 with a 15-year life. Calculate total depreciation for the first year using straight-line method.
💡 Hint: Use the straight-line formula: (Cost - Residual Value) / Useful Life.
If a business failed to account for depreciation, what would be the long-term impacts on its financial health?
💡 Hint: Consider the ripple effect on investors and management decisions.
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