Dictionary » Letter R » replacement cost
The amount needed to replace an asset such as inventory, equipment, buildings, etc. Because of the cost principle, replacement cost is not acceptable in the financial statements distributed by a company. However, economists and others believe that replacement cost is more relevant than the historical cost.
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