Write-Down

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Write-Down Accounting Asset Valuation Market Value Depreciation Financial Statements Real Estate

A write-down is an accounting term that describes the reduction in the book value of an asset when its fair market value falls below its carrying value on the balance sheet. This is often recorded to reflect a decrease in the asset's value due to obsolescence, damage, or market conditions.