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Hi sir , what’s the difference between depreciation and provision for depreciation. Video Details ------------- Accounting - CA Foundation (New) Concept and Accounting of Depreciation #10. Accounting for Depreciation - Gross Method
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Depreciation is the actual expense charged every year. This is transferred to PL. Provision for depreciation, on the other hand, is not a separate expense. It is an accumulated amount of depreciation shown in the books. This is reduced from cost of asset to arrive at net book value.