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Asset classification definition

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Doing so makes it easier to account for the assets in this group. Examples of Asset Classifications Common asset classifications are as follows: Cash. Includes cash in checking accounts, petty cash, and deposit accounts. Receivables. Fixed Assets.

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Asset accounts definition

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Includes bills and coins on hand, such as petty cash. Bank deposits. Includes cash kept in depository accounts. Trade accounts receivable. Only includes receivables from the organization's customers. If a business only sells for cash up front, then there are no trade accounts receivable.

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Cash receipts procedure

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How to Process Cash Receipts The process of receiving cash is highly regimented, because the task of processing checks is loaded with controls. They are needed to ensure that checks are recorded correctly, deposited promptly, and not stolen or altered anywhere in the process.