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Liabilities




Definition of Liabilities


Liabilities are debts that an organization owes to either individual or institutional creditors. Broadly, liabilities are classified into current and non-current liabilities. Common inclusions in liabilities are: accounts payable, bonds payable, loans and mortgages, credit card debt, taxes etc. In the balance sheet, liabilities are recorded in the right column.


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