An individual (sole trader) and a company are legal entities as they can own assets, be sued and enter into contracts with other legal entities.
Purchasing assets When you buy a company's assets, you buy the property it owns. Because you are not buying the company itself, you will not assume responsibility for its obligations. In this case, the vendor or the company itself will remain responsible for the lease after the sale.
How to record disposal of assets Calculate the asset's depreciation amount. The first step is to ensure you have the accurate value of the asset recorded at the time of its disposal. Record the sale amount of the asset. Credit the asset. Remove all instances of the asset from other books. Confirm the accuracy of your work.
Current Assets is always the first account listed in a company's balance sheet under the Assets section.
Company filings You can search for the company's name or ticker symbol to find its filings. The SEC filings provide a detailed insight into the company's financial situation, including the value of its assets, liabilities, and equity.