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Determining Depreciation

6 May, 2015 - 17:39

Factors that determine depreciation expense are the initial cost, the residual value and the useful life. Depreciation can only be estimated because it depends on several potentially changing elements. Residual value is any value that remains after an asset has been retired. The calculation of depreciation is based on the initial cost minus residual value. Several methods used to calculate depreciation. The straight-line method is the most popular. Different depreciation methods can be used for financial statement information and tax purposes.