Multiple choice

Current assets are those assets

  1. which can be converted into cash within 12 months

  2. which can be converted into cash within a period normally not exceeding 12 months

  3. which can be converted into cash within an operating cycle which normally does not exceed 12 months

  4. which are held for their conversion into cash within an operating cycle which normally does not exceed 12 months

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Current assets are defined not just by convertibility to cash but by the intent to convert them within the operating cycle. Option D is most precise because it captures both the purpose (held for conversion) and the timeframe (operating cycle normally not exceeding 12 months). Options A, B, and C focus only on the time aspect without the purpose element.