Amortization and depreciation are accounting methods used to allocate the cost of assets over their useful lives. Amortization applies to intangible assets like patents and trademarks. Depreciation ...

If you have ever had to pay back a loan, you have already experienced amortization. When you get a loan, the lender spreads out your repayment amount over a series of fixed payments. Once you finish ...

Intangible assets are resources owned by a company that have value but no physical form. Common intangible assets within a company include patents, trademarks, goodwill and franchise licenses.

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