In accounting, inventory is considered a "for sale" asset, plant assets are not.
Real assets are physical assets such as plant, machinary, vehicles, stock/ inventory. Financial assets, are cash, bonds, shares etc., etc.
hard assets (plant and inventory)
A cell wall is the primary distinction between plant and animal cells.
Plant 2000 allows more items in inventory; Plant 2001 allows fewer items in inventory
Current asset appears first in the balance sheet such as cash, accounts receivable and inventory. Fixed assets are those such as land, buildings, vehicles, furnitures, office equipments. In short, fixed assets are also known as non-current asset. It can also be known as capital assets or plant, property and equipment.
In GCSS-Army, the key difference between Plant 2000 and Plant 2001 lies in their operational focus and capabilities. Plant 2000 is primarily designed for managing maintenance and supply chain operations, while Plant 2001 emphasizes logistics and inventory management functionalities. This distinction allows organizations to tailor their processes more effectively based on specific needs within the Army's supply chain and maintenance frameworks.
plant assets comes under non current assets. now non current assets are those which are not easily feasible in cash like land, building or other fixed properities.
Physical assets are plant, machinery, tools, land, building e.t.c where as financial assets include cash, shares, bonds, marketable securites, financial assets are used to purchase Physical asstes.
Assets have of two types Current Assets Non-Current/ Fixed Assets Current Assets are those which company utilizes in one fiscal year for example, material, Fixed assets are those assets which company utilizes for more than one fiscal year for example, machinery, plant, equipment etc
Physical assets are those assets which put company to earn or produce units to earn revenue like machinery, plant, equipment etc. Financial assets are like shares or debentures purchased in other company.
In a company's chart of accounts, assets are classified into several categories, including current assets and non-current assets. Current assets typically consist of cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and short-term investments, which are expected to be converted into cash or used within a year. Non-current assets include long-term investments, property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets, which are held for longer periods. These classifications help in tracking the company’s resources and financial health.
Assets are typically categorized into various account titles on a balance sheet, including current assets and non-current (or long-term) assets. Current assets may include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses, while non-current assets can encompass property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and long-term investments. Each account title reflects a specific type of asset owned by a business, indicating its financial health and operational capacity.