What is meaning of written back and write off
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12 August 2025
Written Back (Write Back)
Meaning: Reversing a previously made expense or provision that is no longer required.
In accounting: If you had earlier provided for an expense (like bad debts, depreciation, or provisions) but now realize that the expense will not occur or was overestimated, you write back that amount.
Effect: It increases profit (since you are reducing expenses/provisions).
Example: You provided ₹10,000 for doubtful debts last year, but later recovered ₹8,000. You write back ₹8,000.
Write Off
Meaning: Completely removing an asset or expense from the books because it is no longer recoverable or relevant.
In accounting: When an asset or receivable becomes worthless or an expense is irrecoverable, you write off that amount.
Effect: It reduces profit (since you recognize an expense or loss).
Example: A bad debt of ₹5,000 that you decide will not be recovered is written off.
Meaning: Reversing a previously made expense or provision that is no longer required.
In accounting: If you had earlier provided for an expense (like bad debts, depreciation, or provisions) but now realize that the expense will not occur or was overestimated, you write back that amount.
Effect: It increases profit (since you are reducing expenses/provisions).
Example: You provided ₹10,000 for doubtful debts last year, but later recovered ₹8,000. You write back ₹8,000.
Write Off
Meaning: Completely removing an asset or expense from the books because it is no longer recoverable or relevant.
In accounting: When an asset or receivable becomes worthless or an expense is irrecoverable, you write off that amount.
Effect: It reduces profit (since you recognize an expense or loss).
Example: A bad debt of ₹5,000 that you decide will not be recovered is written off.
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