in which side of profit and loss account should we put the security deposit if there is no deduction in it
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This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment of security deposits. If your company pays a refundable security deposit, it should be recorded as a 'Current Asset' on the Balance Sheet. Conversely, if your company receives a refundable security deposit, it's considered a 'Current Liability' as it represents an obligation to be repaid in the future.
When we received security deposit , and if it is refundable , then you have to show under Current Liability , Balance sheet . It's Liability to pay. in future .