How Would an Accountant Classify Buildings, Store Fixtures, Heavy Equipment

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Short Answer

How would an accountant classify buildings, store fixtures, heavy equipment, and long-term investments such as real estate or stock in other firms?

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Definitions:

Repurchase Agreement

A short-term borrowing agreement where one party sells securities and agrees to repurchase them at a higher price at a later date.

Municipal Bond

A bond issued by local or state governments to finance public projects, often offering tax-exempt interest payments.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Taxable equivalent yield calculates the yield a taxable bond needs to match the after-tax yield of a tax-exempt bond, considering the investor's tax rate.

Tax Bracket

A range of incomes taxed at a particular rate, with progressive tax systems applying higher rates to higher income levels.