Here is the proof - your use is shown in this post

Code:
Set NoCount On

Declare @Test Table (Value int, Alert int)

Insert into @Test values (10,0)

Declare @Qty int
Set @Qty=5

Update @Test Set Value=Value-@Qty, Alert=Case When Value<=0 Then 1 Else 0 End

Select * From @Test

Update @Test Set Value=Value-@Qty, Alert=Case When Value<=0 Then 1 Else 0 End

Select * From @Test
returns

Code:
Value       Alert       
----------- ----------- 
5           0

Value       Alert       
----------- ----------- 
0           0