Define depreciation

Answer Posted / nupur jain

Depriciation is a non-cash expenditure which is accounted for
in the P/L account to reduce the value of the fixed assets in
the books of accounts, so as to allot the wear and tear due to
the usage of the fixed asset. Please bear in mind that Land is
never depriciated.

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