what is tangible Asset?

Answer Posted / manish

Tangible assets can be defined as those assets that have a
physical form such as buildings, machinery and land.
Tangible assets would also include cash, accounts
receivable, property, inventory, plant and equipment of the
firm. Tangible assets are accounted after deducting
depreciation. Tangible assets are those whose value is
dependent on particular physical characteristics. Tangible
assets are also known as real assets.

Tangible assets are different from intangible assets which
would include copyright, trademarks and goodwill of a firm.
It is also different from natural resources such as
timberland, coal deposits and oil reserves.

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