Financial Statements
Depreciation
Definition
What is Depreciation?
The systematic allocation of a tangible assetA physical asset with measurable economic value.'s cost over its useful life.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A machine's cost is expensed over ten years through depreciation.
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Financial Statements
Revenue
Income generated from selling goods or services before expenses are deducted.
Financial StatementsSales Growth
The percentage increase or decrease in revenue over a period.
Financial StatementsCost of Goods Sold
Direct costs attributable to goods or services sold during a period.
Financial RatiosGross Margin
Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.