Cash Equivalents

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Description

Very short-term investments that are so liquid that they are considered equivalent to cash. Examples include money market funds, Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. These investments must mature within 90 days of acquisition.

Concept Prerequisite

Wikipedia Reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash equivalents

Learning Material

Covered in Topic(s)

 
Financial Assets
Statement of Cash Flow