Accretion Expense

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Accretion Expense refers to the periodic increase in the carrying amount of a liability, typically associated with asset retirement obligations or discounted liabilities, as it approaches its settlement date. This non-cash expense reflects the passage of time and the unwinding of the discount applied to the liability. Accretion expense is recognized in the income statement, impacting net income.

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