A balance sheet offers a glimpse into a company’s assets and breaks them into two categories: current and non-current assets. Current assets like cash equivalents and securities can easily be ...

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Asset management is an integral part of accounting basics that deals with the monitoring and maintenance of valuable items owned by an individual or an entity. Assets contribute significantly to the ...

These are examples of assets not normally easily disposed of. Key Takeaway: Formally, if an asset isn't expected to be cashable within a year, it isn’t considered a current asset. In business, a ...

NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN (Jan. 27, 2000)-- Last week we introduced the balance sheet and reviewed some key categories that fall under current assets. I had originally planned to dive next into current ...

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An asset is anything that an individual or business owns that has monetary value and can be sold for cash. There are four main types of assets: liquid, illiquid, tangible, and intangible. Knowing what ...

Patenting an invention is something to be proud of. From your accountant's perspective, a patent isn't merely an achievement; it's either an asset or an expense. Like copyright and other intangible ...

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