diiffrence b/w provsion & reserve

Answer Posted / murali royal

Provision means written off any amount from fixed assets to
retain the known liabilities. Ex Depreciation, Bad debts etc..

Where as Reserve is possible only when the company has net profit. Reserves are appropriated from net profits. Ex. General reserve, capital reserve etc..

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