The cost of fixed assets is distributed over the asset's estimated lifetime. This spreading of costs over the periods which receives benefit is known as

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The cost of fixed assets is distributed over the asset's estimated lifetime. This spreading of costs over the periods which receives benefit is known as  

 
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Useful life

 

Depreciation

 

Salvage value

 

Units of production

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