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Short-term v. long-term classification
Careful attention to balance sheet classification is imperative for proper ratio analysis. Short-term assets and liabilities are generally to be turned into cash or spent during the next 12 months. Correspondingly, long-term assets are depreciated or amortized and long-term liabilities are paid over a timeframe greater than one year.
