Cash equivalents are recorded on the balance sheet under current assets, including the financial investments that can be readily converted into cash. It provides an understanding of the company’s short-term liquidity. The level of cash equivalents indicates whether the company would be able to meet its short term-liability or not.
Identifying the cash-generating unit to which an asset belongs. Identifying the cash-generating unit to which an asset belongs. Recoverable amount and carrying amount of a cash-generating unit. Recoverable amount and carrying amount of a cash-generating unit. Impairment loss for a cash‑generating unit. Impairment loss for a cash‑generating unit
Financial assets get their value from a contractual right and do not necessarily have a physical worth. There are two types of financial assets including current or non-current assets. The common types of financial assets are bank deposits, cash, and cash equivalents, loans, receivables, derivatives, etc. Different types of financial assets are Financial asset A financial asset is defined as any asset that is: zcash; za contractual right: – to receive cash or another financial asset from another entity; or – to exchange financial instruments with another entity under conditions that are potentially favourable; zan equity instrument of another entity; or