(business, accounting) Asset or property which cannot easily be converted into cash, such as land, buildings and machinery.

(accounting) An asset that is recorded on a balance sheet as capital - that is, property that creates more property, such as a factory that creates shoes, or a forest that yields a quantity of wood.

(business, accounting) Any valuable property of a business that is not a physical by nature, including intellectual property, customer lists, and goodwill. Intangible assets may or may not be shown on the balance sheet.

(accounting) An asset on the balance sheet which is expected to be sold or otherwise used up in the near future, usually within one year, or one business cycle - whichever is longer, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

plural of intangible asset

plural of tangible asset

plural of capital asset

An asset in the form of money or cash in hand, or an asset which can be quickly converted into cash without losing much value.

plural of liquid asset

(finance) Having assets as collateral.