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January 2008 - Feature

How to Determine the Correct Depreciation Reserve

By Staff

Depreciation turns fleet vehicles into “melting” assets. The open-end TRAC lease is an excellent tool to manage depreciation expense; however, maximizing its effectiveness requires establishing the proper depreciation reserve.

Tags: amortization, book value, cap cost, depreciation, depreciation reserve

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