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Assets are items of value and that value is displayed on a company's balance sheet. When an asset is retired -- sold, donated or otherwise disposed of -- its value must be removed from the balance ...

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Fixed assets are assets that are staples of your business, like property, equipment, and plants. These assets are tangible and depreciable, and typically last for longer than one year. Understanding ...

If your business has fixed assets, generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, can serve as a guide to properly account for these long-term tangible assets on your accounting records. Specific ...

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

THE OIL AND GAS BUSINESS is not only asset-intensive; it's also transaction-intensive. Acquisitions and dispositions are routine occurrences. Together, these two realities underscore the importance of ...