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Chapter 8, Problem 1DQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction: A plant asset is a long-term fixed asset of the business which helps in generating revenue for the company. It has a useful life of more than one year, and
To describe: The characteristic of plant assets which makes it different from other assets.
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Plant asset is different from other assets. The characteristics which make it different from other assets are as follows:
- Plant asset is used in operations.
- The plant has a more useful life than other assets.
- Plant asset is not used for resale purpose. For example, shelves in business are plant assets, and inventory on shelves is not a plant asset. Inventory is used for resale but not shelves.
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Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
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