: It is an ongoing reduction that typically continues until the asset's life ends or its value reaches its estimated salvage value.

: It is an expense that reduces net income on paper but does not involve an actual outflow of cash.

: It aligns the cost of an asset with the revenue it helps generate during specific accounting periods.

: It primarily applies to physical assets like vehicles, machinery, and buildings; land is generally not depreciated. Causes of Depreciation - BYJU'S