Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218PTSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
116,355.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.40%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. professional and technical services corporations, excluding legal services. It provides critical insight into how these businesses account for asset value reduction and investment in long-term capital infrastructure.
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
Accumulated depreciation represents the total reduction in value of a company's tangible and intangible assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and systematic allocation of asset costs. Economists use this metric to understand capital investment strategies, business reinvestment patterns, and sector-specific asset management approaches.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic research division.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors assess the capital health, investment capacity, and technological renewal of professional and technical service sectors.
Key Facts
- Tracks asset value reduction for professional and technical service corporations
- Excludes legal services sector specifically
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate capital management
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of a company's assets over time, reflecting wear, aging, and systematic cost allocation.
Q: Why is this metric important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a company's capital investment strategies, asset management, and potential future reinvestment needs.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of corporate asset valuation trends.
Q: What sectors are included in this report?
A: The report covers professional and technical services corporations, specifically excluding the legal services sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate trends and may not capture individual company variations or specific industry nuances.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218PTSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025