What is Depreciation & Amortisation?
Depreciation & Amortisation (also called depreciation, amortisation) — Spreading the cost of a tangible (depreciation) or intangible (amortisation) asset over its useful life in the accounts.
In simple terms
Depreciation reduces reported profit without an immediate cash outflow.
Why Depreciation & Amortisation matters when you invest
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Depreciation & Amortisation — frequently asked questions
What is Depreciation & Amortisation?
Spreading the cost of a tangible (depreciation) or intangible (amortisation) asset over its useful life in the accounts.
What does Depreciation & Amortisation mean in the stock market?
Spreading the cost of a tangible (depreciation) or intangible (amortisation) asset over its useful life in the accounts. Depreciation reduces reported profit without an immediate cash outflow.
Can you give an example of Depreciation & Amortisation?
Depreciation reduces reported profit without an immediate cash outflow.
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