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What are fixed assets?
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Solution
- Fixed assets are those assets which are acquired or constructed for continued use in the business and last for many years such as land and building, plant and machinery, motor vehicles, furniture, etc.
- It is classified into a. Tangible Assets and b. Intangible Assets.
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