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Provision and Allowance

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  • April 21, 2021 at 2:42 pm #618403
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    I need to know what are the similarities between Provision and Allowance?

    April 21, 2021 at 3:05 pm #618410
    John Moffat
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    A provision is an estimated liability where the timing or the amount are uncertain and appears as a liability in the SOFP.

    An allowance is an estimated reduction in the value of an asset. For Paper FA, it is the allowance for receivables that is examined. As explained in my free lectures, the allowance for receivables relates to doubtful debts, and reduces the value of the receivables in the SOFP.

    Provisions and liabilities are both estimates due to the uncertainty of the timing or the amount and both result in a fall in the net assets of the business.

    April 21, 2021 at 4:33 pm #618428
    Anonymous
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    Thanks a lot Mr. Jhon Moffat

    April 21, 2021 at 5:59 pm #618431
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

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