The book value of a company is the difference between that company's total assets and its total liabilities, as shown on the company's balance sheet. Book value represents the carrying value of assets ...

Reviewed by Charlene Rhinehart Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both tax and accounting purposes. For tax purposes, businesses can deduct the cost of the ...

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