Module 2 Flashcards
Current (short-term) Assets
6 types
Cash
Cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Cash equivalents
Investments with an original maturity of 90 days or fewer
Short-term investments
Marketable securities the company expects to well within the year
Accounts Receivable, Net
Amounts due from customers arising from the sales on credit
Inventories
Goods purchased or produced for sale to customers
Prepaid expenses
Costs paid in advance for rent, insurance, advertising and other services
Long-term Assets
3 types
Property, plant and equipment (PPE)
Long-term investments
Intangible and other assets
PPE
Property, plant and equipment, net
land, buildings, and equipment
Long-term investments
Investments the company does not intend to sell within the year
Intangible and other assets
Assets without physical substance such patents, trademarks, franchise rights, and goodwill
Characteristics of a liability (non-owners claims)
- It is an obligation for the company
- It must arise from a past transaction or event
Stockholder Equity
Direct via purchase of stock
Indirect via retained earnings