What is provision and reserve and how u treat in account

Answer Posted / s.sudharson

Provision is an amount set aside out of profits to meet a liability whereas reserve is an appropriation out of profits.Provision is charged in Profit and loss A/c and appears in the balance sheet as a liability.Reserve appears in the Balance sheet as a part of capital.

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