Introduction to business Assets and Liabilities – lecture notes
What is the meaning of an asset? According to accounting standards an asset is something that a company owns That can provide future economic benefits eg cash, inventory, buildings, equipment etc. What is the meaning of liabilities? These are company’s obligations that may be either money that must be paid or services that must be performed. A successful company must have more assets than its liabilities ie. It thus has the resources to fulfill its obligations. Types of assets Assets are classified according to; 1. Their convertibility to cash These include a) current assets b) Fixed assets 2. On basis of their physical existence These include a) Tangible assets ...