Retrieve a fixed-asset category
Returns one fixed-asset category by id. 404 if the category does not
belong to the API key’s entity. Requires the assets:read scope.
Authorizations
API key issued per entity via Settings > Developers > API Keys.
Each key carries scopes (e.g. orders:read, products:write).
Bearer token format: Authorization: Bearer ark_live_ent_
Test keys use ark_test_ent_. Both are issued per entity
via Settings > Developers > API Keys.
Path Parameters
Response
Category
A fixed-asset category (Buildings, Machinery, Vehicles, Computer Equipment, etc.). Categories may carry default depreciation method + useful-life + MACRS class + GL account routing; assets created with a category_id inherit those defaults automatically. System-seeded categories carry is_system: true and cannot be edited or deleted. Scope: assets:read / assets:write / assets:delete.

