The allocation of the cost of a tangible fixed asset is referred to as_, whereas the allocation of the cost of an intangible asset is referred to as__.

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Dawidg · Answer 1 · 2021-01-16T02:32:35+0000

Answer:

Depreciation

Amortisation

Step-by-step explanation:

Depreciation is a method used in expensing the cost of a tangible fixed asset e.g. machinery, building

Amortisation is a method used in expensing the cost of an intangible asset e.g. patent

Different methods of depreciation and amortisation :

Straight line

double declining

Units of activity

sum of the years