LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the purposes and uses of assets.
2. Identify the types of assets.
3. Explain the role of assets in personal finance.
4. Explain how a capital gain or loss is created.
As defined earlier in this chapter, an asset is any item with economic valu
cash. Assets are resources that can be used to create income or reduce exp
The following are examples of tangible (material) assets:
1. Identify the purposes and uses of assets.
2. Identify the types of assets.
3. Explain the role of assets in personal finance.
4. Explain how a capital gain or loss is created.
As defined earlier in this chapter, an asset is any item with economic valu
cash. Assets are resources that can be used to create income or reduce exp
The following are examples of tangible (material) assets: