permanent assets

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈæsets/]
nounpl: permanent assets
ativos permanentes
1. Long-term assets of a company that are expected to be held for more than one year and are used in the operation of the business, including fixed assets such as property, plant, and equipment
The company's permanent assets include real estate, machinery, and vehicles used in manufacturing operations.
Os ativos permanentes da empresa incluem imóveis, máquinas e veículos utilizados em operações de fabricação.
2. In accounting, assets that have a long useful life and are not intended for sale, forming part of the company's long-term capital structure
Permanent assets are depreciated over their useful life and appear on the balance sheet under non-current assets.
Os ativos permanentes são depreciados ao longo de sua vida útil e aparecem no balanço patrimonial como ativos não circulantes.
In Brazil, the term 'ativos permanentes' is standard in accounting and financial reporting, governed by IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and Brazilian accounting standards. This term is crucial for understanding corporate financial health and is commonly discussed in business meetings, financial statements, and investment analysis. In the USA, 'fixed assets' or 'long-term assets' are more frequently used, though 'permanent assets' appears in formal accounting contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed assetslong-term assetsnon-current assetscapital assetsdurable assets
Antonyms / Antônimos
current assetsliquid assetstemporary assetsshort-term assetscirculating assets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ativos permanentes
Standard accounting terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ativos permanentes
Commonly used in financial and corporate contexts in business centers
Rio de Janeiro
ativos permanentes
Standard usage in financial institutions and corporations
Portugal
ativos fixos
Portuguese variant often preferred; 'ativos permanentes' also used but less common

Related Words

depreciationasset valuationbalance sheetcapital expenditureproperty, plant, and equipmenttangible assetsintangible assets

Related Idioms & Phrases

to invest in permanent assets
permanent assets on the books
tied up in permanent assets
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