Amortization vs Depreciation: Key Accounting Differences
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Key terms
- AmortizationThe process of paying off debt through regular payments over time. Each payment covers both principal and interest, with the interest portion decreasing and principal portion increasing over the loan term.
- Private KeyA secret alphanumeric code that gives you full control over your cryptocurrency holdings and the ability to authorize transactions. Your private key must be kept secure and never shared, because anyone who obtains it can access and spend your funds. It works in conjunction with a public key to enable secure, encrypted transactions on the blockchain.
- Public KeyA cryptographic code that serves as your address on a blockchain, allowing others to send cryptocurrency to you. It is mathematically derived from your private key but cannot be reverse-engineered to reveal it. Think of it like a bank account number that you can safely share with others so they know where to send payments.
- Depreciation (Business)An accounting method that allocates the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the gradual wear, tear, and obsolescence of the asset over time. Depreciation is recorded as an expense on the income statement and reduces taxable income, providing a tax benefit even though it does not involve an actual cash outflow. Common assets that are depreciated include equipment, vehicles, buildings, and machinery.
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