Choose your...

Country Language
FINAL DAYS
50% off
for 3 months
FINAL DAYSStart fresh this new year with QuickBooks Online
DON'T MISS OUT
Buy now and get 50% off for 3 months Claim offer
DON'T MISS OUT
Claim offer
SALE
Buy now and
save 50% off today
See plans & pricing

What are Operating assets?

Operating assets (Definition)

Operating assets are items that a business buys to help it run its day-to-day operations – in other words they help the business make money. This means things that help the business make money. These assets are not held for resale but are needed to run the company's main business. They are very important for any business, and the company can't operate without them. Operating assets do include:

  • Cash
  • Accounts receivable
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Stock
  • Building
  • Machinery and other equipment
  • Patents and copyrights
  • Goodwill

Operating assets do not include assets that are used for long-term investments, like marketable stocks, assets that have been put on sale, and investment assets, such as an investment property.

Ready to run your business better with QuickBooks Online?
hand-icon

Hello! How can we help?

close button

Available 24 hours, Monday - Sunday

All our agents are currently busy

Need product support?

Visit our support hub