Is Equipment a Current Asset?

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No, equipment is not considered a current asset.

Equipment is part of Property, Plant, and Equipment, a noncurrent asset.

A current asset is an asset that will provide economic benefit within one year or less.

Equipment is part of the fixed assets category on a company’s balance sheet, meaning that it is expected to provide economic benefit for longer than one year.

Therefore, it is considered a noncurrent asset.

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Is equipment a long-term or current asset?

As mentioned, equipment is not a current asset but is considered a benefit to the company. Therefore, it is considered a long-term asset. This means it can depreciate over time, unlike current assets. There is an advantage to this high-cost, longer-term assets, which is that they can be made into “capital expenditures,” meaning that the expense can be spread out over a number of years, so the large initial output doesn’t immediately eat into the profit of the year the item was purchased.

This is especially useful for small companies looking for investment, as they can purchase the equipment they need in order to grow but don’t need to sacrifice a significant portion of their profit. For example, if Company A buys equipment for $600,000 in 2019 but has an annual profit of $700,000, accepting the whole cost in the year 2019 would leave them with a meager final profit of $100,000. This wouldn’t be promising to an investor, but by spreading the cost out, Company A can still acquire the equipment they need while keeping a healthy profit.

However, it’s important to remember that depreciation will need to be entered on the balance sheet and is considered an expense.

Is equipment an asset or a liability?

Equipment is an unusual case as it can be considered both an asset (in that it helps your company grow and will incur greater sales) and a liability (as you may still be in the process of paying it off). Bearing that in mind, it is important to understand that it isn’t quite either.

Equipment is an asset but not a current asset. Instead, it’s considered a non-current asset.

What Is the Difference Between Current and Noncurrent Assets?

A current asset is defined as cash, short-term investments, or an asset (like inventory) that can be converted into cash within one year.

Noncurrent assets are assets needed for a business to operate and generate revenue.

Are Current Assets Depreciated?

No, current assets are not depreciated. This is because of their short-term life.

What are other non-current assets?

Other long-term assets include:

  • Property
  • Vehicles
  • Investments
  • Other assets like patents

Non-current assets should be items that aren’t expected to be sold.

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