(business, accounting) Asset or property which cannot easily be converted into cash, such as land, buildings and machinery.

(accounting) An asset that is recorded on a balance sheet as capital - that is, property that creates more property, such as a factory that creates shoes, or a forest that yields a quantity of wood.

(business, accounting) Any valuable property of a business that is not a physical by nature, including intellectual property, customer lists, and goodwill. Intangible assets may or may not be shown on the balance sheet.

(accounting) An asset on the balance sheet which is expected to be sold or otherwise used up in the near future, usually within one year, or one business cycle - whichever is longer, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

(finance) Having assets as collateral.

(accounting) Any asset, such as buildings, land, equipment etc., that has physical form.

An asset in the form of money or cash in hand, or an asset which can be quickly converted into cash without losing much value.

(espionage) Any resource by means of which intelligence is gathered.

plural of tangible asset

plural of liquid asset