What are the Examples of Assets? Subject: Accounting An asset is something that is expected to yield a benefit in a future period. If an asset is expected to be entirely consumed within the current period, then it is instead charged to expense…
What is Return on Total Assets? Subject: Accounting The return on total assets compares the earnings of a business to the total assets invested in it. The measure is intended to discern whether management can effectively utilize assets to generate a reasonable return.…
What is Straight Line Amortization? Subject: Accounting Straight line amortization is a method for charging the cost of an intangible asset to expense at a consistent rate over time. This method is most commonly applied to intangible assets, since these assets are…