Lowe's Depreciation Method Analysis

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The method of depreciation the company uses is the straight-line method. The straight-line method is the most common method of calculating deprecation; therefore, it makes logical sense that this is the method that Lowe's Home Improvement uses. Lowe's Home Improvement counted intangible assets in their acquisitions section. The total amount of intangible assets was $1,413,000,000. Intangible asset types at Lowe's Home Improvement include trademarks, dealer relations, goodwill, and other assets.

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