Residual Value

Disposal Value
Disposal value, also known as residual value or salvage value, is the estimated amount that an owner expects to obtain from the sale of an asset at the end of its useful life.
Fully Depreciated
A term used in accounting to describe a fixed asset to which all allowable depreciation has been charged according to accounting or tax laws. The asset is carried on the books at its residual value, although its market value may be higher or lower.
Net Investment in a Lease
Net Investment in a Lease refers to the total amount of the lessee's investment, calculated as the sum of lease receivables and any unguaranteed residual value of the leased asset, discounted to present value.
Net Residual Value
Net residual value is an important assessment in accounting, business valuation, and asset management, representing the final estimated value of an asset after accounting for depreciation and other expenses.
Residual Value
Residual value, also referred to as disposal value or net residual value, represents the expected proceeds from the sale of an asset, net of the costs of sale, at the end of its estimated useful life.
Salvage Value
Salvage value, also known as scrap value, is the estimated residual amount that an asset is expected to realize when it is sold at the end of its useful life.
Scrap
Scrap refers to the remaining residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, which can sometimes be recovered for a minimal monetary return, often referred to as salvage value. Additionally, scrap can arise from waste materials during a production process.
Scrap Value
Scrap value, also referred to as salvage value, is the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life. This is the amount the owner expects to obtain from the sale of the asset following its complete depreciation.
Straight-Line Method
A method of calculating the amount by which a fixed asset is to be depreciated in an accounting period, using a constant annual depreciation charge against profits year by year.
Sum-of-the-Digits Method
The sum-of-the-digits method is a technique for calculating the depreciation of a fixed asset, where the majority of the depreciation is recognized in the early years of the asset's life.
Waste Management Scandal
The Waste Management scandal was an egregious example of accounting fraud in which top executives manipulated financial statements to meet earnings targets. Spanning over five years from 1992 to 1997, this deceitful practice was eventually uncovered, resulting in significant financial restatements and legal consequences for both the company and its auditors.

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