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DUREE VIE UTILE BIENS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- group depreciation
1, record 1, English, group%20depreciation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- group method 2, record 1, English, group%20method
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of calculating the depreciation charge where the items in a group of similar assets are depreciated as a unit rather than separately. 3, record 1, English, - group%20depreciation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- group life depreciation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amortissement par classes homogènes
1, record 1, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20homog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amortissement par classes homogènes d’actifs 1, record 1, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20homog%C3%A8nes%20d%26rsquo%3Bactifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à calculer la dotation aux amortissements pour un ensemble de biens de même nature et ayant chacun approximativement la même durée de vie utile, plutôt que pour chacun de ces biens pris individuellement. 1, record 1, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20homog%C3%A8nes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une conséquence de cette méthode est qu’il n’apparaît aucun profit ou perte lors de la cession d’un bien jusqu’à ce que le dernier bien appartenant au groupe soit vendu ou mis hors service. 1, record 1, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20homog%C3%A8nes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Taxation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- modified cash basis of accounting
1, record 2, English, modified%20cash%20basis%20of%20accounting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- modified cash accounting 2, record 2, English, modified%20cash%20accounting
correct
- modified cash basis 1, record 2, English, modified%20cash%20basis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hybrid system in which revenues are recognized when received in cash and expenditures, on the accrual basis. 3, record 2, English, - modified%20cash%20basis%20of%20accounting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Fiscalité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- comptabilité de caisse modifiée
1, record 2, French, comptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20caisse%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- comptabilité de trésorerie modifiée 2, record 2, French, comptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20tr%C3%A9sorerie%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de la comptabilité de caisse modifiée 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20caisse%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de la comptabilité de trésorerie modifiée 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20tr%C3%A9sorerie%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode hybride de comptabilité se situant entre la comptabilité de trésorerie stricte et la comptabilité d’exercice, dans laquelle les produits sont constatés au moment où ils font l'objet d’un encaissement, alors que les charges sont généralement constatées selon les règles de la comptabilité d’exercice, c'est-à-dire lorsqu'elles sont engagées, et les dépenses en immobilisations sont généralement portées à l'actif pour faire ensuite l'objet d’un amortissement sur la durée de vie utile des biens. 3, record 2, French, - comptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20caisse%20modifi%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- capital
1, record 3, English, capital
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the context of an operating budget, any durable physical or intangible asset that has a useful or economic life of more than one year. 2, record 3, English, - capital
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capital
1, record 3, French, capital
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte du budget de fonctionnement, biens corporels ou incorporels durables qui ont une durée de vie utile ou économique de plus d’un an. 2, record 3, French, - capital
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- composite depreciation
1, record 4, English, composite%20depreciation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- composite life depreciation 1, record 4, English, composite%20life%20depreciation
correct
- composite life method 1, record 4, English, composite%20life%20method
correct
- composite method 1, record 4, English, composite%20method
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amortissement par classes hétérogènes
1, record 4, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- amortissement par classes hétérogènes d’actifs 1, record 4, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes%20d%26rsquo%3Bactifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à calculer la dotation aux amortissements pour un ensemble de biens de nature variée et dont la durée de vie utile diffère sensiblement, plutôt que pour chacun de ces biens pris individuellement. 1, record 4, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette méthode n’est pas autorisée en France. 1, record 4, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- failure 1, record 5, English, failure
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
c)developing a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy and plan, including the application of appropriate condition monitoring technologies, for inspecting, monitoring and servicing building equipment, systems, architectural finishes and structures, to predict and prevent equipment, systems and structural failure and to extend operational life and functional performance;. 1, record 5, English, - failure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- défaillances 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9faillances
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
élaborer une stratégie et un plan d’entretien préventif et prédictif, incluant l'application de techniques de surveillance de l'état appropriées, pour effectuer l'inspection, la surveillance et effectuer la révision de l'équipement, des systèmes, des revêtements architecturaux et des structures des immeubles, pour prévoir et éviter les défaillances de l'équipement, des systèmes et des structures, et pour prolonger la durée de vie utile des biens et leur rendement fonctionnel;. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9faillances
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- condition monitoring technology
1, record 6, English, condition%20monitoring%20technology
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contractor will be required to undertake maintenance, including the following: ... c) developing a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy and plan, including the application of appropriate condition monitoring technologies, for inspecting, monitoring and servicing building equipment, systems, architectural finishes and structures, to predict and prevent equipment, systems and structural failure and to extend operational life and functional performance ... 2, record 6, English, - condition%20monitoring%20technology
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- techniques de surveillance d’état
1, record 6, French, techniques%20de%20surveillance%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme d’entretien de l'entrepreneur devra comprendre ce qui suit :[...] c. élaborer une stratégie et un plan d’entretien préventif et prédictif, incluant l'application de techniques de surveillance de l'état appropriées, pour effectuer l'inspection, la surveillance et effectuer la révision de l'équipement, des systèmes, des revêtements architecturaux et des structures des immeubles, pour prévoir et éviter les défaillances de l'équipement, des systèmes et des structures, et pour prolonger la durée de vie utile des biens et leur rendement fonctionnel [...] 2, record 6, French, - techniques%20de%20surveillance%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tangible capital asset
1, record 7, English, tangible%20capital%20asset
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-financial assets having physical substance that are acquired, constructed or developed and: (i) are held for use in the production or supply of goods and services; (ii) have useful lives extending beyond an accounting period and are intended to be used on a continuing basis; and (iii) are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations. 2, record 7, English, - tangible%20capital%20asset
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation corporelle
1, record 7, French, immobilisation%20corporelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avoirs non financiers ayant une existence matérielle qui sont acquis, construits, développés ou mis en valeur et : i) qui sont destinés à être utilisés pour la production de biens ou la prestation de services; ii) dont la durée de vie utile s’étend au-delà de l'exercice et qui sont destinés à être utilisés de façon durable; iii) qui ne sont pas destinés à être vendus dans le cours normal des activités. 2, record 7, French, - immobilisation%20corporelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-11-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- controlled capital expenditures
1, record 8, English, controlled%20capital%20expenditures
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- controlled capital 2, record 8, English, controlled%20capital
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capital expenditures required to acquire lands, buildings and engineering structures and works; acquire other capital items where the total cost of a project exceeds the limits to be established for the department; undertake major alterations, modifications or renovations that are beyond the limits established for the department and extend the useful life or change the performance or capability of the above-mentioned assets. 3, record 8, English, - controlled%20capital%20expenditures
Record 8, Key term(s)
- controlled capital expenditure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dépenses en capital contrôlées
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9penses%20en%20capital%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépenses en capital requises pour 1) l'achat de terrains, d’immeubles, d’ouvrages et de structures techniques; 2) l'achat d’autres immobilisations lorsque le coût du projet dépasse le plafond établi pour le ministère; 3) la réalisation de travaux majeurs de rénovation ou de réfection ou d’importantes modifications dont le montant dépasse le plafond établi pour le ministère, et qui ont pour but de prolonger la durée de vie utile ou de modifier le rendement ou la capacité de ces biens. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9penses%20en%20capital%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
Record 8, Key term(s)
- dépense en capital contrôlée
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-01-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Phraseology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- useful life of property
1, record 9, English, useful%20life%20of%20property
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In most cases, the capital cost allowance (CCA) system works well; it is relatively straightforward and provides, on average, cost recovery deductions for tax purposes that reflect the useful life of the property. 1, record 9, English, - useful%20life%20of%20property
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Phraséologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- durée de vie utile des biens
1, record 9, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie%20utile%20des%20biens
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la plupart des cas, le régime de la déduction pour amortissement(DPA) fonctionne bien et prévoit en moyenne des déductions au titre du recouvrement des coûts aux fins d’impôt qui reflètent la durée de vie utile des biens. 1, record 9, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie%20utile%20des%20biens
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lifetime buy 1, record 10, English, lifetime%20buy
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Goods being in the "end of line" or soon becoming obsolete that won't get a second edition made. 1, record 10, English, - lifetime%20buy
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microcircuits, urgent lifetime buy. 1, record 10, English, - lifetime%20buy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- achat de biens pour leur durée de vie utile avant épuisement du stock
1, record 10, French, achat%20de%20biens%20pour%20leur%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie%20utile%20avant%20%C3%A9puisement%20du%20stock
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’expression est retrouvée dans des biens reliés aux micro-ordinateurs. 1, record 10, French, - achat%20de%20biens%20pour%20leur%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie%20utile%20avant%20%C3%A9puisement%20du%20stock
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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