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Distinguish between provision and reserve.

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Basis of DifferenceProvisionReserve
1.MeaningIt is created to meet the known liability.It is created to meet unknown liability.
2.NatureProvision is charged against profitReserve is appropriation of the profit.
3.PurposeIt is created for a specific liability.It is created for strengthening the financial position.
4.Mode of creationIt is created by debiting the profit and loss account.It is created by debiting the profit and loss appropriation account.
5. Use of payment of dividendIt cannot be used for payment of dividends.It can be used for payment of dividends.
6.CreationCreation of provision is compulsory. It is created even if these is no profit.Creation of reserve depends on the discretion of the management. It is created only when there is profit.



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