High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg, be sure to get it checked at least once every two years, starting at age 20. If your blood pressure is higher, your doctor may want to check it more often.
What is a 'Fixed Asset'. A fixed asset is a long-term tangible piece of property that a firm owns and uses in the production of its income and is not expected to be consumed or converted into cash any sooner than at least one year's time. Fixed assets are sometimes collectively referred to as plant..
A fixed asset is an accounting term used to represent a long-term asset a firm purchases and uses for its production of goods, services or both. A fixed asset is generally considered a tangible asset and often referred to as property or equipment on a balance sheet. Fixed tangible assets have a useful life greater than one year. They are not readily liquid and cannot be easily converted into cash. They are not sold or consumed by a firm; instead, the asset is used to produce goods and services. Fixed tangible assets must have physical existence. Examples of fixed tangible assets include buildings, machinery, equipment, land and furniture. Examples of fixed intangible assets include trademarks, patents and copyrights. Fixed tangible assets can be depreciated over time to reduce the recorded cost for the asset.