difference between provisions and reserves

Answer Posted / nagaveni

Provision: As per accounting standard 29 it is charge on
profit and it is a known liability some amount kept aside
for the specific work
Reserve: it is appropriation of profit and some amount kept
aside to meet the future obligations

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