Home Stager-Assets or expenses??

I have a client who is a home stager. She just started her business and has purchased a decent inventory of furniture and accessories that she will be using in her business. Some things are bigger like tables and chairs but the majority are things like lamps, pillow, art, florals….all items that she will be using over and over for different clients. The question is….are these considered expenses or assets? I feel like they should be assets but now I am not sure. Any advice would be great.

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  • 0 in reply to Keith L

    I'm not sure if there is actually a required threshold it may be an idea to review with the accountant, but in general for items over $500 I would allocate to a capital asset account and any smaller purchases I would just allocate to a general inventory account.  This will help keep the accumulated amortization more accurate when year end is processed.  Hope this helps!

  • 0 in reply to paulapcbs

    I have currently separated them into "Staging Accessories"  and "Staging Furniture" to make it more accurate with the acc. amort. I will discuss it with her and have her talk to her accountant and see what he suggests. Thank you.

  • 0 in reply to CDS Books

    Sometimes it's best if you were to talk to the accountant rather than your client and then getting 2nd hand info from her. Being in the accounting industry you and the accountant would think alike on same terms whereas the client may not quite understand and give you misinformed instructions.