CIPS Exam L4M8 Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion

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Question #: 53
Topic #: 1

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What is depreciation and deterioration?

AExplanation:
When an organization want to purchase an asset, it considers the depreciation and deterioration in the whole life of the asset and how it will be manage.
Depreciation is the reduction in value of a tangible and a fixed asset over time. The purpose of calculating the depreciation of the asset is to give the organization a fair and current view of what the asset is worth at a particular time. Depreciation is a way of converting the cost of an asset into an expense over a period of time. Depreciation is a permanent feature listed against an asset throughout its life time and it based on wear and tear, reduction in performance and reduction in value.
Deterioration is the process of something becoming lower in quality or performance. The longer the asset can last without deteriorating the better value the asset represents.

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Jenelle

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Depreciation is the reduction in value of a fixed asset over time.

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