DEPRECIATION EXPENSE Definition

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DEPRECIATION EXPENSE is the amount deducted from gross profit to allow for a reduction in the value of something because of its age or how much it has been used. When you buy and own equipment, your business may be entitled to deduct a depreciation expense.

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LISTING is a written contract between an agent and a principal giving authorization to the agent to perform services for the principal involving the principal's property; or, a record of a property for sale by a broker who has been authorized by the owner of the property to be sold.

CAPITAL RECEIPTS is proceeds from the sale of capital assets. They may be used to finance new capital expenditure or repay existing loan debt. Receipts available to finance capital expenditure in future years are normally held in the usable capital receipts reserve.

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