Define Amortization & Impairment?

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Define Amortization & Impairment? ..

Answer / afridi

1. The paying off of debt in regular installments over a
period of time.

2. The deduction of capital expenses over a specific period
of time (usually over the asset's life). More specifically,
this method measures the consumption of the value of
intangible assets, such as a patent or a copyright.

impairment
Reduction in a firm's capital as a result of distributions
or losses.

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Define Amortization & Impairment? ..

Answer / ravindra k. singh

Depreciation and amortization are types of tax deductions
used in a business venture. Depreciation applies to
tangible--that is visible, touchable--property like
buildings. Amortization applies to intangible property like
the good will associated with a well-known business name or
a recognized trademark. Amortization also carries an
additional meaning of paying off debt in installment
payments, such as with a mortgage.

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