current assets

plural noun

: assets of a short-term nature that are readily convertible to cash

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The plan to distribute up to $5 billion in grants will represent an increase of about $1 billion over what the Endowment would be projected to award in the next 15 years, based on its current assets. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 While bankruptcy often allows a debtor to wipe out debts or legal judgments, Jones will continue to owe the families even after his current assets are gone. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 14 June 2024 And Its Role In Business Growth At its core, working capital represents the difference between a company’s current assets and liabilities. Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Working Capital The most effective definition of working capital = current assets (excluding cash and investments) – current liabilities (excluding debt). Vipul Bansal, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for current assets 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of current assets was circa 1909

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“Current assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20assets. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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