What is reported as property, plant and equipment?
Property, plant and equipment is the long term or noncurrent asset section of the balance sheet. Included in this classification are land, buildings, machinery, office equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures used in a business. Also included in property, plant and equipment is the accumulated depreciation for these assets (except for land, which is not depreciated).
The assets reported as property, plant and equipment are described as long-lived, tangible assets. They are also described as fixed assets or as plant assets.
Generally, the property, plant and equipment assets are reported at their cost followed by a deduction for the accumulated depreciation that applies to all of these assets.
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