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The whole problem is that it isn't. If it were regular debt, it would be visible on balance sheets instead of just ruining everything behind the scenes.
by thfuran 3y ago
The whole problem is that it isn't. If it were regular debt, it would be visible on balance sheets instead of just ruining everything behind the scenes.
- amelius 3y agoPerhaps we just need better bookkeeping ;)
- zer00eyz 3y agoValue accounting? Like cost per user for infra? operating cost per hour, by hour? like that... You need an accountant embedded in your department to just watch and track spend and map it to something. Preferably they are in tech and told to hold product teams feet to the fire.
- kevindamm 3y agoWell, businesses in the US are now required to account for R&E (including improvements to existing software) as capital investment.. Where should I put the line items for technical debt, and how should I quantify it?