Fictitious Asset

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Definition: Fictitious Asset


Fictitious Asset


Full Definition of Fictitious Asset


An asset entry recorded on the balance sheet of a business that has value to the business, but that does not correspond to a real asset or have a resale value. Fictitious assets are used to keep track of assets that cannot be recorded under normal accounting categories, such as prepayments or deferred revenues.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Fictitious Asset are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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