Chapter 12
Recognizing Depreciation, Impairments, and Depletion
In This Chapter
Getting familiar with how depreciation affects the financial statements
Considering the differences between costs and expenses
Calculating depreciation
Reducing the cost of natural resources with depletion
Accounting for assets that are no longer useful
Looking at the difference between tax and GAAP depreciation
This chapter is an introduction to a company’s tangible assets — assets that you can touch and feel, that have a physical presence. Tangible assets, also called fixed assets, include property, plant, and equipment (PP&E). Natural resources are another type of asset, which includes items such as oil, gas, and timber; we look at those assets in this chapter as well.
The chapter walks you through the types of costs that go on the balance sheet when the company initially buys or leases these assets. ...
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