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 is a large part of the auditing process for companies with physical goods. Inventory is a substantial portion of total assets for many companies. In addition, there are many complex accounting issues surrounding the topic of inventory valuation. Companies have a temptation to overstate inventory and thus overstate assets.