Contingent liabilities: related pages
Provisions
A liability which may occur in the future. Shown in the profit and loss when created, thereafter in the balance sheet until reversed.
Bad debt
Debt that is unlikely to be recoverable.
Outstanding claims reserve
The total amount of claims made but not paid but expected to be paid.
Constructive liability
Constructive liabilities arise from expectations created that obligations will be fulfilled.
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