Accounting & Valuation Principles

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Accounting treatment depends on jurisdiction and evolving standards. Many treat BTC as an intangible asset measured at cost with impairment tests; some new rules allow fair value reporting—check current guidance with professionals.

Simple definitions:

  • •Cost basis: Purchase price (plus fees).
  • •Impairment: Write-down when fair value drops below carrying value.
  • •Fair value: Marking assets to current market price (when permitted).

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