Question

Identify the following as a fixed asset (FA), or intangible asset (IA), natural resource (NR), or none of these (N). a. Computer b. Patent c. Oil reserve d. Goodwill e. U. S. Treasury note f. Land used for employee parking g. Gold mine

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Computer - fixed asset

b. Patent - intangible asset

c. Oil reserve - natural resource

d. Goodwill - intangible asset

e. U. S. Treasury note - none of these (N)

f. Land used for employee parking - fixed asset

g. Gold mine - natural resource

Explanation:

Intangible assets are the assets of a company that cannot be seen or they are not physical in nature. They are usually difficult to evaluate. They include:

1. Goodwill
2. Patent
3. Trademarks
4. copyrights

a fixed asset is a long term tangible piece of property or equipment that a company has and uses it to generate income. they include plant, property and equipment.

A natural resource is a substance that occurs in nature that can be used to generate economic profit.