what is the difference between provision for bad debts and
reserve for bad debts?

Answer Posted / sanjog bajaj

ALWAYS GIVE SIMPLE ANSWERS.

PROVISIONS-ARE KEPT A SIDE TO MEET ANY CONTINGENCY IN FUTURE.

RESERVES-ARE A PROFIT CALLED UP AT THE TIME OF LIQUIDATIONS
IF ASSETS HELD ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE LIABILITIES.

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