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The Plain Bagel · Yesterday · 14 min

Capitalization and Depreciation Explained

Wallmine link: https://wallmine.com/users/sign-up?r=18im&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=plainbagel&utm_campaign=plainbagel CLARIFICATION: while R&D can be capitalized under IFRS (international accounting system), most R&D expenses cannot be capitalized under U.S. GAAP (the accounting system used by American companies). Capitalization and depreciation can be confusing topics, but they are worth understanding, as they can materially impact the numbers you see on the income statement. Today we’ll go over the topics and what you can do to circumvent the impact of lax assumptions on profit numbers. Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wallmine link: https://wallmine.com/users/sign-up?r=18im&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=plainbagel&utm_campaign=plainbagel

CLARIFICATION: while R&D can be capitalized under IFRS (international accounting system), most R&D expenses cannot be capitalized under U.S. GAAP (the accounting system used by American companies).

Capitalization and depreciation can be confusing topics, but they are worth understanding, as they can materially impact the numbers you see on the income statement. Today we’ll go over the topics and what you can do to circumvent the impact of lax assumptions on profit numbers.

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

DISCLAIMER:
This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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