Composite Depreciation

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Definition: Composite Depreciation


Composite Depreciation


Full Definition of Composite Depreciation


A method for calculating depreciation for a group of assets with different effective lifetimes. Composite depreciation involves using an average, or weighted average, of the depreciation rates of all the assets to calculate the depreciation for each asset in the group.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Composite Depreciation are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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