property, plant, and equipment

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Harold Averkamp, CPA, MBA

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A major classification on the balance sheet. It is the second long term asset section after current assets. Included are land, buildings, leasehold improvements, equipment, furniture, fixtures, delivery trucks, automobiles, etc. that are owned by the company. To learn more, see Explanation of Balance Sheet.

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