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Current Liability
Obligations due within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Examples include accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses.
Long-Term Liability
Obligations due after one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Examples include mortgages, long-term loans, and bonds payable.
Contingent Liability
Potential liability that may occur, depending on the outcome of a future event. Examples include lawsuit settlements and product warranties.
Accounts Payable
Money owed by a company to its creditors for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for. Examples include supplier debts and invoices.
Accrued Liabilities
Expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid. Examples include wages payable, interest payable, and taxes payable.
Deferred Revenue
Money received by a company for goods or services yet to be delivered. Examples include unearned service fees and customer deposits for future services.
Tax Liabilities
Obligations to pay taxes to government authorities. Examples include income tax payable, sales tax payable, and payroll taxes.
Unsecured Liabilities
Debts not backed by collateral. Examples include unsecured bank loans and unsecured supplier credit.
Secured Liabilities
Debts backed by assets as collateral. Examples include secured bonds and mortgages with property as collateral.
Employee Benefits Payable
Obligations owed to employees for benefits. Examples include pensions payable and post-retirement healthcare obligations.
Bonds Payable
Long-term debt issued by a company to raise capital with a promise to pay interest and repay the principal at a future date. Examples include corporate bonds and municipal bonds.
Capital Leases
Long-term lease agreements that transfer ownership of the asset to the lessee at the end of the lease term. Examples include lease-to-own agreements for equipment and vehicles.
Operating Leases
Lease agreements where the lessee has the right to use an asset without ownership. Examples include commercial real estate leases and equipment rentals.
Line of Credit
A flexible loan from a bank that allows a company to borrow up to a certain limit. Examples include business credit lines and revolving credit facilities.
Shareholder Loans
Money borrowed by a company from its shareholders. Examples include director loans and loans from majority shareholders.
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