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| 1. | Distinguish between charge against profit and appropriation of profit  | 
| Answer» :• Charge Against Profit is Provisions• Appropriation of Profit is Reserves⋆ Provisions -Provisions are the AMOUNT set aside out of Profit to provide for i ) Depreciation or renewalsii ) Any KNOWN liabilitiy of which the amount cannot be determined with substantial accuracy.⋆ Reserves -Reserves is that part of profit of the business which is set aside or retained in the business FUTURE use. Difference Between Provisions and Reserves :⊛ Provisions • It is CREATED for meeting a known liabilitiy• The purpose is to meet a specific future loss• It is a charge against Profit• It is compulsory• It cannot be used for dividend distribution⊛ Reserves• It is created for meeting an unknown liabilitiy• To STRENGTHEN the financial purpose of business• It is an appropriation of Profit• It is not compulsory• It can be used for dividend distribution | |