Definition of Residual Value



Residual value is the remaining amount of a capital asset or fixed asset after fully depreciating it over its useful life. In the case of leased assets, the residual value is the estimated saleable value at the end of the lease term. The assessment of the residual value is necessary at the time of purchase of fixed asset as the cash flows associated with it at the end of the useful life or lease term is required to assess the depreciable value.

 


If a building has a cost of $100,000 and has a useful life of 20 years after which the building can be disposed-off for $20,000. The $20,000 will be the residual value of the building.


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