👉 A write-off is a financial transaction in which an entity sells assets for cash instead of using them to service liabilities. This can be done when there are insufficient funds available to pay off debts, or when the asset is no longer economically viable. The purpose of writing off assets is to reduce the amount of debt owed and improve the company's financial position. Write-offs can be made in the following ways: by selling off assets at a loss; by selling off non-operating assets; by selling off