Concept Introduction:
Depletion:
When natural resources such as coal, iron ore, oil reserves and mineral, etc. are extracted from the earth, the company records the cost of extraction to the particular unit of the natural resource that is being extracted. The process of allocating cost according to the usage of natural resources during a specific period is called depletion.
Fixed assets play a major in the contribution of revenue to the company and they are significant for the efficient and continuous operation of the day to the day business. Depreciation is the process in which the cost of the fixed assets other than land is allocated to an expense over the useful life of the asset.
Amortization:
Amortization is the same as depreciation, but it is used for intangible assets like patents, franchise,
It is a statement of the financial position of the company which specifies the assets, liabilities and equity at a specified date.
The balance sheet classification and cost allocation process for each item.
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