What does architecture engineering and construction — d&a mean?

The total non-cash expense representing the wear and tear or expiration of assets used by the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction segment.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · D&A

Architecture Engineering And Construction — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2013

Last reportedQ4 2015

Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Higher levels relative to revenue may indicate a heavy investment in capitalized software development or significant past acquisition activity, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or a shift toward expensing costs.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the non-cash expenses allocated to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction segment related...

Peer comparison

Software companies with high R&D capitalization or frequent M&A activity typically report higher amortization levels compared to those relying on organic, expensed development.

Metric ID: adsk_segment_architecture_engineering_and_construction_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does architecture engineering and construction — d&a mean?: The total non-cash expense representing the wear and tear or expiration of assets used by the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction segment.