Title: 10 Facts About Business Assets
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10 Facts About Business Assets
1) Assets Can Be Tangible or Intangible
2) Assets Are Treated Differently for Tax and Accounting Purposes
For Accounting Purposes
For Tax Purposes
3) Some Assets Are Depreciated; Others Are Amortized
4) Assets Are Valued Differently, and Values Change
5) It Doesn't Matter How You Buy the Asset
6) You Must Use the Asset if You Want to Deduct or Depreciate the Cost
7) Gains on the Sale of Assets Are Capital Gains
8) Assets Can Be Used as Collateral for a Business Loan
9) Assets Can Be Analyzed to Show Company Profitability
10) It's Important to Keep Excellent Records of Your Business Assets
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Content: The lien gives the lienholder first right to the asset and requires the loan to be paid off before you can sell the asset and get your money from it. Car loans are a good example of collateral (the value of the car) being used for a loan. 9) Assets Can Be Analyzed to Show Company Profitability
How a company uses its assets to generate income can show its profitability. A financial ratio called net return on assets is a good measure of how the company puts its assets to work. You can get a value of your current assets (those you can quickly turn into cash) with a quick ratio. Add up your current assets, not including inventory, and divide the total by your current liabilities (what you owe and must pay back within a year). This number shows you how much cash you might be able to get quickly in an emergency. 10) It's Important to Keep Excellent Records of Your Business Assets
It's important to keep excellent records of business assets, starting with the purchase of the asset. Include all information on asset costs, on depreciation, on salvage value, repairs and maintenance, and any appraisals of the asset. Article Sources
Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute. "