An item on a company's balance sheet that represents the sum of cash (including cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets), which could potentially be converted to cash within a year. Contrast with NON-CURRENT ASSET. Compare with CURRENT LIABILITIES and CURRENT RATIO.

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