Plant Assets (Property, Plant & Equipment, PP&E)

Definition

Long-term tangible assets used in operations: land, buildings, equipment, vehicles. Depreciated over useful life (except land).

Related Terms

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of a long-term asset's cost over its useful life. It's not about the asset losing value—it's about matching expense with the revenue the asset helps generate.

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