Every day, business managers make capital budget decisions -- choices about whether to invest in projects such as building a factory, upgrading machinery or investing in research and development. But ...

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Straight line method spreads an asset's cost evenly over its life, aiding in clear financial planning. Using this method simplifies financial statements, making a company's health easier to assess.

Double declining balance depreciation is a method of depreciating large business assets quickly. Learn how and when to use it. The double declining balance (DDB) depreciation method is an accounting ...