Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:

When shall an asset be classified as a Current Asset?

Options:

It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date.

It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded.

It is expected to be realized in or is intended for sale or consumption in the company's normal Operating Cycle.

Any of the above

Correct Answer:

Any of the above

Explanation:

An item is classified as current:
 if it is involved in entity’s operating cycle or,
 is expected to be realised/settled within twelve months or,
 if it is held primarily for trading or,
 is cash and cash equivalent or,
 if entity does not have on unconditional rights to defer settlement of liability for atleast 12 months after the reporting period,
 Other assets and liabilities are non-current.