Appraisal Capital

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Definition of 'Appraisal Capital'

A form of accounting adjustment. Appraisal capital is created when the appraised value of a company's asset exceeds its book value. The difference between the two values is debited against the actual asset and then credited to an equity account belonging to the stockholders.

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Investopedia explains 'Appraisal Capital'

Appraisal capital is quite rarely seen in the United States and is much more commonly done in other countries as a form of writeup. The excess value created by the appraisal is what creates the actual capital involved.

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'Appraisal Capital'

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