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- Depreciation
- What is depreciation and its causes?
Depreciation - What is depreciation and its causes?
Depreciation is a ratable reduction in the carrying amount of a fixed asset. ... The causes of depreciation are: Wear and tear. Any asset will gradually break down over a certain usage period, as parts wear out and need to be replaced. Eventually, the asset can no longer be repaired, and must be disposed of.