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.
For some companies, inventory is an important part of the accounting process because it represents a large portion of their assets. The original value of inventory may not remain constant, however, and companies can use inventory provisions to cover possible losses.nventory often ages and goes out of date if a company is unable to sell the products. For example, grocery stores may use provisions to account for products that go bad if not sold by a certain date. These provisions result in an expense and lower income.