WHAT IS AN ASSET IN BUSINESS?

BUSINESS GLOSSARY 2022 SERIES

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DEFINITION

Anything that has economic value in the business.  The asset can have current or future value.

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ASSET TYPES

1. Tangible 2. Intangible

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1. Current 2. Non Current

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EXAMPLE TANGIBLE ASSET

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1. Land 2. Building 3. Machinery 4. Inventory

Anything that can be felt by touch & has economic value

1. License 2. Trademark 3. Patent 4. Copyrights

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EXAMPLE INTANGIBLE ASSET

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Anything that cannot be felt by touch but has economic value

1. Cash 2. Inventory 3. Liquid assets 

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EXAMPLE  CURRENT ASSET

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Assets that can be converted into cash within a year.

1. Property 2. Equipment 3. Goodwill

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EXAMPLE  NON CURRENT ASSET

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Assets that cannot be converted into cash within a year.

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