If you drink a large (250ml) glass of wine, your body takes about three hours to break down the alcohol. If you drink one pint of beer, your body takes about two hours to break it down. One pint of strong lager is equivalent to three units, so this will take longer.
General Asset Differences. As a current asset, inventory is different from long-term assets in that it is typically acquired and sold within twelve months. Accounts receivable, cash and other marketable securities are other examples of current assets.
Depreciation Expense is the expense we claim from Accumulated Depreciation and though it is an expense it does not affect our Cash. We do not actually pay this expense. Depreciation is the decline in usefulness of a Fixed Asset. Remember, all Fixed Assets (except Land) lose their usefulness.