Asset categorization is the systematic division of assets into multiple groups depending on their characteristics, using accounting standards to ensure accurate accounting under each group. The groupings are later combined at the financial statement level for reporting purposes. In digital asset management software, asset categorization allows businesses to identify and reuse assets, lowering production costs and eliminating duplicate workstreams. Reduced costs promote resource allocation in other areas of the company. As a result of the increased efficiency, assets and solutions can be brought to market sooner.