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QUESTION 6 Define the following terms
a. Current assets
b. Non current assets
c. Current liabilities
d. Non current liabilities
e. Share capital
a. Current assets- Current assets are all assets that can be converted into cash within one year. It is help to measure the liquidity of a company. Current assets are on assets side of balance sheet.
Following are some current assets-
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Inventory.
b. Non current assets- Non-current assets are assets whose value not be realized within a one year. The assets are recorded on the balance sheet.
Following are some non-current assets-
property
plant and equipment
intellectual property
land and building.
c. Current liabilities- Current liabilities are obligation to be paid in one year. These are given on balance sheet liabilities side.
Following are some current liabilities-
Accounts payable
Short term loans
Bank overdraft.
d. Non current liabilities- These are to be paid after one year. These are mentioned on liabilities side of balance sheet.
Following are some non current liabilities-
Long term loans and advances
Deferred revenue
Bonds payable.
e. Share capital- It means amount invested by company shareholders for use in business. This mentioned on liability side of balance sheet.
Following are the some of share capital -
Common stock
Preferred stock.