Unit 2nd
Unit 2nd
(a) Fixed Assets: Fixed assets are the purchased/constructed assets, used to earn profit not only
in current year, but also in next coming years. However, it also depends upon the life and utility of
the assets. Fixed assets may be tangible or intangible. Plant & machinery, land & building,
furniture, and fixture are the examples of a few Fixed Assets.
(b) Current Assets: The assets, which are easily available to discharge current liabilities of the
firm called as Current Assets. Cash at bank, stock, and sundry debtors are the examples of
current assets.
(c) Fictitious Assets: Accumulated losses and expenses, which are not actually any virtual assets
called as Fictitious Assets. Discount on issue of shares, Profit & Loss account, and capitalized
expenditure for time being are the main examples of fictitious assets.
(d) Cash & Cash Equivalents: Cash balance, cash at bank, and securities which are redeemable
in next three months are called as Cash & Cash equivalents.
(e) Wasting Assets: The assets, which are reduce or exhausted in value because of their use are
called as Wasting Assets. For example, mines, queries, etc.