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Give two examples of provisions.

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Examples of provisions:
Provisions are created for the fulfilment of various objectives:
  1. Provision for Depreciation of Assets.
  2. Provision for Taxation.
  3. Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts.
  4. Provision for Discount on Debtors.
  5. Provision for Repairs and Renewals of assets.

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