Which of the following is NOT a lifecycle stage of an asset?

The lifecycle stages of an asset typically encompass the phases that an asset goes through from its inception to its retirement. The stages generally include acquisition, operation, and disposal.

In this context, acquisition refers to the process of obtaining the asset, operation refers to its active use, and disposal involves the proper ending of the asset's use and the process of decommissioning or disposing of it.

The term "transfer" does not usually represent a distinct lifecycle stage in asset management. While transferring an asset can occur during its lifecycle, it is not a primary stage that defines the overall lifecycle of the asset itself. This distinction is crucial, as the focus is on how assets are typically categorized in terms of their lifecycle management.