This Module begins with definitions of the three major categories of long-term assets, fixed assets (plant assets), intangible assets, natural resources, and their respective cost allocation methods of depreciation, amortization, and depletion. Next, a detailed discussion of depreciation is presented, including estimated useful life, residual value, and three methods of calculation. Then we define intangible assets and reporting of long-term assets on the balance sheet is illustrated. Finally, the calculations for return on assets and fixed asset turnover ratio are shown.

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