Question
Give any four points of distinction between Reserve and Provision.

Answer

Difference between Reserve and Provision Basis Reserve
S.no.
Basis
Reserve
Provision
1.
Nature
It is an appropriation of profit.
It is a charge against profit.
2.
Purpose
It is created to strengthen the financial position and to meet unforeseen liabilities or losses.
It is made to meet known liabilty or contingency, when amount is not determined.
3
Effect on profit
It is debited to the profit and Loss Appropriation Account. Hence, profit is not affected.
It is debited to the profit and loss account. Hence, profit is reduced.
4.
Investment
It may be invested outside the business.
It is not invested.
5.
Distribution
Unutilised part can be distributed as dividend. it reduces divisible profits.
It cannot be used for distribution as profit/ dividend. it reduces net profits.
6.
Compulsion/ Prudence
It is created out of profitsas a matter of prudence and due to legal requirements.
It is made because of accounting principles (Prudence).
7.
Presentation
A reserve is shown on the liabilties side of Balance Sheet under the head 'Reserves and Surplus'.
It is shown either as a liability under the head 'Current liabilities' or as deduction from the asset.

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