what is included in liquid assets
A liquid asset is cash on hand or an asset that can be readily converted to cash. An asset that can readily be converted into cash is similar to cash itself because the asset can be sold with little impact on its value. For example, cash on hand is considered a liquid asset due to its ability to be readily accessed. Cash is legal tender a company can use to settle its current liabilities. Suppose a person or a company has money in a checking or savings account.
Generally, investments are considered liquid assets because they can be easily sold, depending on the investment. An example of a non-liquid asset is a real estate investment because it can take months for a person or company to receive cash from the sale. For example, suppose a company owns real estate property and wants to liquidate because it has to pay off a debt obligation within a month.