Are prepaids monetary items or not?

Prepaid items are considered monetary assets because they represent future economic benefits that can be converted into cash or services. However, they are not classified as monetary items in the context of accounting, which typically refers to cash and cash equivalents or receivables that are fixed in terms of currency. Instead, prepaid items are categorized as current assets on the balance sheet, reflecting amounts paid in advance for goods or services to be received in the future.