Provisions and reserves


This query is : Open 

17 October 2017 According to a book, one of the reasons for which a provision is created is to meet a liability which has been known to have arisen. Could you please explain me this with an example? Thank you!

RAJA P M (Expert)
20 October 2017 "Definition: A provision is an amount set aside for the probable, but uncertain, economic obligations of an enterprise. A provision is an amount that you put in aside in your accounts to cover a future liability. ... When accounting, provisions are recognized on the balance sheet and then expensed on the income statement." Simply Said., Which expenditure is given monthly basis (1st 30th/31st) or Year ended these are create as provisions... Ex: Salary & Wages, Tds, Income Tax liability, Rental, Interest and etc.,


You need to be the querist or approved CAclub expert to take part in this query .
Click here to login now



Similar Resolved Queries


loading


Unanswered Queries



CCI Pro



Answer Query



Company
ARTICLESHIP 25 October 2026
Article Intern (CA Articleship)

Arpan Bohra & Co

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 14 November 2026
Articleship Assistant

B Thejas and Associates

Bengaluru

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
10 November 2026
Direct Tax Manager

CAAQ CONSULTANCY PVT LTD

New Delhi

CA Final

View Details
Company
12 November 2026
Auditor

Oz Taxation

Vijayawada

Graduate (Any)

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 October 2026
Article assistants

Shyam S Gupta and Company

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
23 October 2026
Sr. Accountant

SANKARAN & KRISHNAN

New Delhi

B.Com

View Details
Company
12 November 2026
Tax Product Specialist

BharatX.ai

Gurgaon

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 29 October 2026
Article Assistant (CA Inter / CMA Inter) - Thrissur

Varma Raja & Associates

Thrissur

CA Inter

View Details