declining balance method
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Definition of declining balance method - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

asset writeoffTECH.depreciation approach applying a constant rate to remaining book amount each periodTECH.
  • They used the declining balance method to depreciate the equipment faster early on.
  • Accountants recommended the declining balance method for tax advantages.
  • Using the declining balance method, the asset’s value dropped sharply in the early years.
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Expressions with declining balance method

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declining balance method of depreciationn.
accounting method reducing asset value by a fixed percentage
The company uses the declining balance method of depreciation for its vehicles.

Expressions with declining

declining yearsn.
the later years of a person's life
He spent his declining years in a quiet village.
declining balance amortizationn.
method of calculating depreciation with decreasing amounts
The company uses declining balance amortization for its equipment.
declining balance method of depreciationn.
accounting method reducing asset value by a fixed percentage
The company uses the declining balance method of depreciation for its vehicles.

Expressions with balance

off balanceadj.
not steady or stable
The sudden movement made him off balance.
balance outv.
make two things equal or stable by using one against another
We need to balance out the extra costs.
on balanceexp.
considering all factors or aspects together
On balance, the benefits outweigh the costs.
balance the booksv.
ensure that the amounts of money spent and received are equal
The accountant stayed late to balance the books for the fiscal year.
caught off balanceadj.
unexpectedly unsteady or surprised
She was caught off balance by the sudden news.
strike a balancev.
find a compromise between two conflicting things
She tried to strike a balance between work and family.
throw off balancev.
disrupt the stability or functioning of something
The sudden change in policy threw the entire team off balance.
strike the balancev.
find a middle ground between conflicting needs
She strives to strike the balance between work and family.
swing the balancev.
influence the outcome of a situation
Her vote could swing the balance in the election.
balance of powern.
equilibrium between contrasting elements or forces
The balance of power in the team leads to better decision-making.

Expressions with method

rough-and-ready methodn.
simple method effective for immediate needs
We used a rough-and-ready method to fix the leak.
strong-arm methodn.
using force or threats to achieve something
The company used a strong-arm method to close the deal.
salami methodn.
strategy of achieving goals by small, incremental steps
The team used the salami method to complete the project.
method to the madnessn.
apparent chaos that has underlying order
His desk looks messy, but there's a method to the madness.
method in one's madnessn.
apparent chaos but with underlying purpose
Her desk looks messy, but there's method in her madness.
method to my madnessn.
plan behind seemingly odd actions
Trust me—there's a method to my madness in this chaotic schedule.
there is method in the madnessexp.
hidden logic or reason behind strange actions
Don't worry, there is method in the madness.
method to one's madnessn.
logical reason behind seemingly irrational actions
His messy desk has a method to his madness.
there's method in madnessexp.
apparent chaos hides a purposeful plan
His messy desk seems chaotic, but there's method in madness.
there's method in the madnessexp.
seemingly strange actions have a hidden purpose or plan
Don't worry, there's method in the madness.

Terms related to declining balance method

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declinechallengedelaydifficultyhindranceimpedimentobstacleprogressstruggle

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  1. French:méthode d'amortissement dégressif, ...
  2. German:degressive Abschreibung, ...
  3. Italian:metodo a quote decrescenti, ...
  4. Spanish:método de saldo decreciente, ...
  5. Portuguese:método das quotas decrescentes, ...
  6. Chinese:折旧余额递减法, ...
  7. Japanese:定率法, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرِيقَةُ الرَّصِيدِ المُتَنَاقِص, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיטַּת הַיִּתְרָה הַפּוֹחֶתֶת, ...
  10. Russian:метод уменьшаемого остатка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метод зменшення залишкової вартості, ...
  12. Hindi:डिक्लाइनिंग बैलेंस मेथड, ...

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