Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,698.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.72%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for professional and technical services corporations in the United States. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset management, and the financial health of service-sector businesses.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The metric represents the systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life, reflecting how businesses account for asset wear, technological obsolescence, and capital expenditure strategies. Economists use this data to assess corporate investment patterns, productivity trends, and sectoral economic performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand capital investment dynamics, corporate financial strategies, and sectoral economic resilience.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic allocation of asset costs in professional and technical services
- Reflects corporate investment and capital expenditure strategies
- Provides insights into sectoral economic performance and asset management
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for professional and technical service corporations, showing how businesses account for asset costs over time.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It provides insights into corporate financial health, investment strategies, and potential future capital expenditures in the professional services sector.
Q: How is depreciation calculated in this dataset?
A: Depreciation is calculated using standardized accounting methods that systematically allocate an asset's cost over its estimated useful economic life.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand corporate investment patterns, sectoral economic resilience, and potential impacts on broader economic performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of corporate asset management in the professional services sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025