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Provision and financial liability

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  • April 23, 2018 at 1:11 pm #448531
    zkaay
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    Hi sir,

    I always be in confusion which of theses two standards is examined

    contingent liab / provision

    And.

    Financial liab/ in financial instruments

    Could u plz guide me about the differences

    Thanks

    April 28, 2018 at 8:46 pm #449225
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    With a contingent liability/provision we are accounting for uncertainty, i.e. the unknown in the future. Warranty provisions, provisions for damage are all unknown obligations.

    With financial instruments there is no unknown as there is a legally binding contract between the two parties that gives known amounts. With a payable there is an amount stipulated in the contract, similar when we borrow money from a bank.investor.

    Thanks

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