Search Results for: functional obsolescence

obsolescence

obsolescence (ob-s[schwa]-les-[schwa]nts). 1. The process or state of falling into disuse or becoming obsolete. 2. A diminution in the value or usefulness of property, esp. as a result of technological advances. • For tax purposes, obsolescence is usu. distinguished from physical deterioration. Cf. DEPRECIATION. [Cases: Taxation 348(4).] economic obsolescence. Obsolescence that results from external economic

obsolescence Read More »

obsolescence

obsolescence n. 废弃;淘汰;过时;贬值 常用于税法的一个术语。指资产、财物等因技术、新发明、新替代品的廉价和广泛应用和公众好恶等原因而降低价值。这是一种功能上的、经济上的和法律上的变化,同该财产物质上的变化没有关系。 (→economic obsolescence; functional obsolescence)

obsolescence Read More »

depreciation

depreciation (di-pree-shee-ay-sh[schwa]n), n. A decline in an asset’s value because of use, wear, or obsolescence. Cf. APPRECIATION; AMORTIZATION(2). — depreciate, vb. — depreciable, adj. accumulated depreciation. The total depreciation currently recorded on an asset. • On the balance sheet, an asset’s total cost less accumulated depreciation reflects the asset’s book value. — Also termed accrued

depreciation Read More »

Scroll to Top