non-current assets

[/nɒn ˈkɜːrənt ˈæsets/]
nounpl: non-current assets
ativos não circulantes
1. Assets on a balance sheet that are not expected to be converted into cash or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle of a business
The company's non-current assets include property, equipment, and long-term investments.
Os ativos não circulantes da empresa incluem imóveis, equipamentos e investimentos de longo prazo.
2. Long-term assets that provide economic benefits to a company over multiple years
Non-current assets are essential for understanding a company's long-term financial structure.
Os ativos não circulantes são essenciais para compreender a estrutura financeira de longo prazo de uma empresa.
In Brazil, 'ativos não circulantes' is the standard accounting terminology used in official financial statements and reports following Brazilian accounting standards (GAAP Brasil). In Portugal, the equivalent term 'ativos não correntes' is preferred. This is a technical term predominantly used in corporate finance, accounting, and investment contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long-term assetsfixed assetscapital assetsativos de longo prazo
Antonyms / Antônimos
current assetsativos circulantesshort-term assets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativos não circulantes
Standard term used in Brazilian accounting and financial statements
São Paulo
ativos não circulantes / ativo permanente
Both terms commonly used in São Paulo's financial and business centers
Rio de Janeiro
ativos não circulantes
Standard technical term in Rio's financial sector
Portugal
ativos não correntes
Portuguese variant using 'correntes' instead of 'circulantes'

Related Words

balance sheettangible assetsintangible assetsdepreciationgoodwillproperty, plant, and equipment

Related Idioms & Phrases

tied-up capital
long-term investment portfolio
capital-intensive assets
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