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What is the difference between Depreciation and Impairment?
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Detailed Explanation
Depreciation allocates an asset's depreciable amount over its useful life. Impairment reduces an asset's carrying amount when it exceeds its recoverable amount under the applicable impairment standard. Both can affect the carrying value of an asset, but they address different accounting requirements.
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