📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!

  • google app store apple app store
  • ✖

      Question

      Which of the following is true for provisions vs

      contingent liabilities?
      A Provisions are recognised in books when outflow probable and measurable; contingent liabilities are disclosed unless remote Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Provisions are never recognised Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Contingent liabilities are recognised always as liability in balance sheet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Provisions are part of equity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount that is recognized when an outflow is probable and can be reliably estimated. A contingent liability is a possible obligation that is disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow is remote.

      Practice Next
      ask-question