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Estimated Useful Life

Estimated useful life refers to the anticipated period an asset will remain productive and contribute to revenue generation before becoming obsolete or inefficient. It forms the basis for depreciation calculations. Accurately estimating useful life helps in matching expenses with income and in determining when asset replacement or upgrades may be necessary.

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