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What is accrued depreciation?

In the cost approach, the loss in value of existing improvements: physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and external obsolescence. Distinct from tax depreciation, which is a cost-recovery concept.

Where you will use it: this term comes up in the Real Estate Finance course, and the full course glossary collects every term in one place.

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From the free Real Estate Finance course by Devon Coombs, CPA, MBA.