Why there is higher depreciation rate on computers and less on buildings?

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Semiconductors loose their property and start functioning poorly with time. While it takes a very long time for bricks and cement and concrete to start function improperly.
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Rate of depreciation is higher on computers in comparison to buildings due to the following reasons: - i. Computers are electronic goods hence possibility of becoming obsolete is much higher than that of buildings. ii. Hours of use also determines the rate of depreciation. A computer...
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Rate of depreciation is higher on computers in comparison to buildings due to the following reasons: - i. Computers are electronic goods hence possibility of becoming obsolete [loss of usefulness through technological changes] is much higher than that of buildings. ii. Hours of use also determines the rate of depreciation. A computer is used on an average period of 8 to 10 hrs daily hence resulting in higher rate of wear and tear. To account for such higher rate of usage, high rate of depreciation is charged. read less
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Because the electronics goods don't last long every moment new things are discovered in electronics which makes the old product backdated. While the older the building better the foundation. No new such discover in civil.
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Because of ease of design and manufucaturing considerations, source of raw material demand.
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Because technology is moving fast , so when you buy a phone or a computer with in the next 2-3 months they come up with new stuff but with buildings I think it increases then decreases.
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Computers get outdated and obselete. As there are new versions day by day. However building is an asset which always wil carry a better and higher value due to its independence.
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Computer is a machine its life decreases as time increases, There is no component of computer whose value increases. But in case of Building the strength of building also decreases as time increases but very slowly comparing computer, secondly the value of land of the building increases as time increases...
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Computer is a machine its life decreases as time increases, There is no component of computer whose value increases. But in case of Building the strength of building also decreases as time increases but very slowly comparing computer, secondly the value of land of the building increases as time increases so the rate of depreciation on computers is more than buildings. read less
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Building have long life than computer .
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Because no one knows the exact formula to find appreciation and depreciation on any problem!
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a. Tangible Assets being buildings, machinery, plant or furniture; b. Intangible Assets being knowhow, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licences, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature; in respect of which same percentage of depreciations is prescribed.
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