ENG-ECON 213: Terminologies Flashcards
It is the sum of its first cost and the present worth of all costs for replacement, operation and maintenance for a long time or forever.
Capitalized cost
First Cost + Cost of Perpetual Maintenance is equal to ___________
Capitalized Cost
It is the sum of the annual depreciation cost, interest of the first cost and the annual operating and maintenance costs.
Annual cost
Annual Depreciation Cost + Interest of the First Cost + Annual Operating & Maintenance Costs is equal to _____________
Annual Cost
It is the reduction of fall in the value of an asset or physical property during the course of its working life and due to the passage of time.
Depreciation
2 Types of Depreciation
- Normal Depreciation
- Depreciation Due to Changes in Price Levels
2 Types of Normal Depreciation
- Physical Depreciation
- Functional Depreciation
It is due to the reduction of the physical ability of an equipment or asset to produce results.
Physical Depreciation
It is due to the reduction in the demand for the function that the equipment or asset was designed or rendered.
Functional Depreciation
This type of depreciation is often called obsolescence.
Functional Depreciation
A type of depreciation where in almost all instances, it is impossible to predict prices of property and therefore, is not considered in economic studies.
Depreciation Due to Changes in Price Levels
5 Methods of Computing Depreciation
- Straight Line Method
- Sinking Fund Method
- Declining Balance Method
- Double Declining Balance Method
- Sum of the Year Digits Method
In this method of computing depreciation, it is assumed that the loss in value is DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL to the age of the equipment or asset.
Straight Line Method
In this method of computing depreciation, it is assumed that a _______________ is established in which funds will accumulate for replacement purposes.
Sinking Fund Method
In this method of computing depreciation, it is assumed that the annual cost of depreciation is a FIXED PERCENTAGE of the book value at the beginning of the year.
Declining Balance Method
This method is sometimes known as constant percentage method or the Matheson Formula.
Declining Balance Method
The depreciation charge in this method is assumed to vary directly to the number of years and inversely to the ____________________________.
Sum-Of-Years’ Digit Method
It is the reduction of the value of certain natural resources such as mines, oil, timber, etc. due to the gradual extraction of its contents.
Depletion cost
It is an annual charge that is made for the maintenance of investment in wasting assets such as mines, oil and gas as well.
Depletion
This method is dependent on the initial cost of the property and the number of units in the property.
Unit or Factor Method