Terms used in official statistics

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Depreciation


Definition:
Decrease of the original value of fixed assets and intangible fixed assets by allocating a specified part (so-called depreciation allowance) of its value to those cost centers which are connected with using the specified fixed asset or should be debited with the depreciation allowance connected with a specified title (type) of intangible fixed assets. Depreciation covers planned depreciation allowances of fixed assets and of intangible fixed assets.

Source:
  • Act of 29 September 1994 on Accounting
    Place of publication: (Dz. U. z 2021 r. poz. 217, z późn. zm.)

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