FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Step 1: Explanation of Straight line Depreciation method
Straight-line depreciation evenly spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life, resulting in a consistent annual expense.
It simplifies accounting by allocating a portion of the asset's value as an expense each year until its estimated value reaches zero.
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