Descartes

English translation: Disposables, Rejections, throwaways, etc., net

02:16 Apr 9, 2017
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
Spanish term or phrase: Descartes
Notas a los Estados Financieros

Actividades de Operación
Utilidad neta
Depreciación y amortización

Actividades de Inversión
Adquisición de equipo y mejoras a la propiedad arrendada
*Descartes*, neto
Flujos de efectivo neto usado en actividades de inversión
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English translation:Disposables, Rejections, throwaways, etc., net
Explanation:
Note this is listed right after the acquisition of equipment and improvements to the leased property - probably some of the improvements forced what is being placed to be thrown out.
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 05:08
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Thanks Michael!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2Disposables, Rejections, throwaways, etc., net
Michael Powers (PhD)
4 +1discarded equipment
Barbara Cochran, MFA
4obsolete equipment
bigedsenior
4Retirements
patinba
3waste
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral


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Disposables, Rejections, throwaways, etc., net


Explanation:
Note this is listed right after the acquisition of equipment and improvements to the leased property - probably some of the improvements forced what is being placed to be thrown out.

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 05:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 773
Grading comment
Thanks Michael!

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agree  María Eugenia Wachtendorff
12 mins

agree  neilmac: I was disappointed it wasn't the French philosopher... :)
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obsolete equipment


Explanation:
Technological changes occur rapidly shortening the competitive life cycle of much equipment. This has to be taken into account to maintain high productivity.

http://www.plantengineering.com/single-article/seven-steps-i...

bigedsenior
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discarded equipment


Explanation:
Otra opción.

Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
Local time: 05:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Christian [email protected]
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  -> Thanks, Christian.
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waste


Explanation:
That is how I would put it


    Reference: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/200461/the_environment_an...
    Reference: http://www.plasticsindustry.org/more/industry-programs-home/...
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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Retirements


Explanation:
(or disposals)
As it seems to refer to fixed assets, retirements is the accounting term used

Fixed Assets Report on Acquisitions & Disposals - Archives
https://archive.sap.com/discussions/thread/950321
Sep 23, 2008 - Also we need to generate a report on Fixed Assets giving the complete details on opening ... Asset Retirements - Tcode AR06 - disposals.
Fixed Assets | KPMG | US
https://home.kpmg.com/us/en/home/services/tax/.../fixed-asse...
Strategically managing your long-term fixed assets in regard to their tax ... We can help you enhance the value of your fixed assets, from acquisition to retirement.

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 06:08
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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