Sometimes it can be hard to tell when to capitalize words. As this guide shows, the difference between capitalization and lowercase is often whether a specific place or person is referenced. Specific ...

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When a fixed asset is capitalized at the time of installation, it simply means that the asset's total cost is gradually "depreciated," or amortized over future periods instead of expensing the total ...

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Understanding whether to capitalize or expense costs can keep your financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and you out of trouble with the tax ...

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