This term is part of our Unit 7: Depreciation and Amortization vocabulary list. Please note that pronunciations can vary slightly even in the same dialect.
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a term used to show that the reduction of an asset's value happens faster at the start of its useful life than at the end
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"Assets like vehicles lose a lot of value in the first year of their life, which is why accelerated depreciation is such a useful tool."