# Property & Casualty Exam Prep 5, Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost

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Podcast: [Insurance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/insurance-exam-prep-7644557)
Published: 2026-06-07T23:26:01+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between Actual Cash Value (ACV) and Replacement Cost is depreciation. - How to calculate ACV using the formula: Replacement Cost - Depreciation = ACV. - Why Agreed Value is used for unique items like classic cars to guarantee a specific payout and avoid disputes. - The critical exam trap of confusing Stated Amount, which is a limit, with Agreed Value, which is a guarantee. - How Salvage Value represents the residual worth of damaged property that an insurer can recover to reduce the total loss payment.

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