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Definition of

carrying amount

Stockholding & Investments

firm's own valuation of its stock the value of a company's stock according to the company itself, which may differ considerably from the market value.

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Definitions of ’carrying amount’ and meaning of ’carrying amount’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’carrying amount’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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