Assets Definition and Characteristics

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What is the primary characteristic that defines an asset?

  • It is a present right to an economic benefit (correct)
  • It is contractual
  • It is separable
  • It is tangible

What is the essential criterion for an item to be considered an asset?

  • It must be capable of generating net cash inflows
  • It must be exchangeable
  • It must have a present right to an economic benefit (correct)
  • It must be tangible

What is the ultimate goal of an asset in a business entity?

  • To provide services or benefits to the entity's employees
  • To increase the entity's creditworthiness
  • To enhance the entity's reputation
  • To generate potential net cash inflows to the entity (correct)

What is the primary purpose of an asset in a not-for-profit entity?

<p>To provide desired or needed goods or services to beneficiaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an essential characteristic of an asset?

<p>It is separable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of an asset?

<p>A right that can be exchanged for something else of value to the entity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why a public road outside an entity's property is not considered an asset?

<p>Because it is available to everyone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a right to qualify as an asset?

<p>It must provide an economic benefit to the entity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a right that is an asset and a right that is not?

<p>One provides an economic benefit and the other does not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of incurring a cost to acquire an item?

<p>It has no bearing on whether the item is an asset or not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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