Assets Flashcards
What is the definition of short term in financial terms?
Less than 12 months
Refers to financial obligations or assets that are due within a year.
What is the definition of long term in financial terms?
More than 12 months
Refers to financial obligations or assets that are due beyond a year.
What does non-current refer to in financial terminology?
Also known as fixed assets
Indicates assets or liabilities that are not expected to be settled within one year.
What are considered permanent in nature?
Land & building, vehicles, equipment
These are long-term assets that are not intended for resale.
What is the characteristic of assets bought for use?
Not resale
These assets are intended for operational use rather than for selling.
What is the lifespan of assets considered in the context of long-term assets?
Relatively long lifespan
This implies that these assets will be useful for an extended period.
Fill in the blank: Short term refers to assets or obligations that last _______.
less than 12 months
True or False: Land and buildings are considered non-current assets.
True
They are categorized as long-term assets.
What are current assets?
Items bought for resale and converted to cash within a short time frame
Current assets are typically used in the operations of a business and are expected to be converted into cash within one year.
How do current assets fluctuate?
They fluctuate in value throughout the year
This fluctuation can be due to market conditions, inventory levels, and demand.
What is the order of liquidity for current assets?
Current assets are placed in order of liquidity
Liquidity refers to how quickly an asset can be converted into cash.
Which type of assets is the most difficult to convert into cash?
The least liquid assets
These assets may include inventory or accounts receivable that are not easily converted into cash.
What are the most liquid assets?
Cash and cash equivalents
These assets are at the top of the liquidity hierarchy and can be quickly used for transactions.
Fill in the blank: Current assets are converted to cash within less than _______.
12 months