what do mean by reserve and provision both are same or not?

Answer Posted / rupali

Reserve means profits set aside for future use.May be for
specific or general purpose. This is a part of
Shareholders' Equity.
Provision is planning for expenses which are due / accrued
in the current year but payable in future / next year.
Hence Reserves & Provisions are not same.

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