Asset:
An asset means a possession of property tangible or intangible which has some value; such that it can be realized in monetary terms and such asset can be liquidated in short-term or long-term approach so as to derive its value in cash.
Current Assets:
A current asset can be as the asset of any entity that is in the form of cash, cash equivalent or in a form which can be converted into cash within a year. Generally, the current are defined to be the ones which can be liquidated within a year but if the company's operating cycle exceeds one year even though the assets are regarded as current assets until they get converted into cash ultimately as the last stage of operating cycle.
Long-Term Assets:
Long-term assets are the assets possessed by the company which cannot be liquidated before one year. The minimum maturity period for the said assets is one year. These assets are being recorded in the books at the purchase price and are adjusted by the
The reason of cost of lump-sum purchase being allocated to the individual assets acquired.

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