what is an asset and liability ?

Answer Posted / anshuman

An asset is an instrument that a company uses to generate
income, Assets can be fixed assets as in case of property,
building, machinery etc . Assets also comprise of the work
in progress, cash in hand, cash in banks, debtors and
investments.
In Banking terms assets are what a bank holds Or ows such as
Loans issued, government securities, Reserves etc.
Liabilities is what a company owes to the creditors such as
the deposits with a bank, creditors, prepaid installments etc.
Current assets are the assets which are easily available at
the disposal of the company within a time frame of 12 months
similarly the current liabilities are the obligation of a
company within the time span of 12 months.

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