If you drink a large (250ml) glass of wine, your body takes about three hours to break down the alcohol. If you drink one pint of beer, your body takes about two hours to break it down. One pint of strong lager is equivalent to three units, so this will take longer.
General Asset Differences. As a current asset, inventory is different from long-term assets in that it is typically acquired and sold within twelve months. Accounts receivable, cash and other marketable securities are other examples of current assets.
Inventory items are valuable business assets, whether the inventory consists of products in development, final products or simply raw materials. Business managers seek to control the inventory, so raw materials and products do not expire and become financial waste for the company. While some inventory methods are suited for small businesses, others are ideal for larger business inventories.