The document discusses depreciation, an accounting concept reflecting the reduction in value of physical assets over time due to usage. It outlines how depreciation can be calculated through various methods, including straight-line and sum-of-the-years-digits, and emphasizes its importance in recovering capital and accurately accounting for asset value in financial statements. Additionally, it details the criteria for property to be depreciable, the concepts of salvage and book value, and provides examples to illustrate the calculations involved.