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There are three type liabilities 1- Current Liabilities: 2- Long Term Liabilities 3- Contigent Liabilities ?

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Question added by Sami Khan , IT Manager , Health Department KP
Date Posted: 2023/07/30
Chamal Alwis
by Chamal Alwis , Finance Executive , The Elixir Clinic - Sri Lanka

Contingent Liabilities: Potential liabilities dependent on the outcome of future events, such as lawsuits or warranties.

JOBAYED HOSEN
by JOBAYED HOSEN , Officer(VAT & TAX) , NDE Ready Mix Concrete Ltd.

There are three primary classifications for liabilities.

Amar deep Tigga
by Amar deep Tigga , Retail Store Owner , *Cash and Carry Mall & Mart* Near Hanuman Mandir,

To manage the stock proper way

Aktaru  zaman
by Aktaru zaman , Document Controller , Limak For Agencies And Trading

There are three types of liabilities. 1-Current or short term liabilities are due liabilities and payable within one year. 2-long term liabilities are non current liabilities.Its time is payable after 1one year. 3-Contigent liabilities are liabilities that may or may not arise ,depending on certain event.

Naveed Ahmed
by Naveed Ahmed , Admin officer , Ramzan Sugar Mills Limited & Distillery

Vendor and Supplier Liabilities: Accounts Payable: The administrative manager is often responsible for managing payments to vendors and suppliers for goods and services received. This includes ensuring that bills are paid on time to avoid late fees. Employee-related Liabilities: Accrued Expenses: Administrative managers may handle accrued expenses, such as salaries, wages, and benefits that have been earned by employees but not yet paid. Legal and Compliance Liabilities: Contractual Obligations: The manager may oversee contracts and agreements with third parties. Failure to fulfill contractual obligations could lead to legal liabilities. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the organization is a crucial responsibility. Non-compliance can result in legal penalties. Financial Reporting Liabilities: Accuracy of Financial Statements: Administrative managers may be accountable for the accuracy of financial statements and reports. Providing false or misleading information can lead to legal consequences. Health and Safety Liabilities: Occupational Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety regulations is vital. Failure to do so can result in legal liabilities in case of accidents or injuries. Data Protection and Privacy Liabilities: Data Security: Administrative managers may have a role in ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive information. Data breaches can lead to legal and financial consequences. Environmental Liabilities: Environmental Compliance: Depending on the industry, there may be responsibilities related to environmental regulations. Failure to comply can result in fines and legal action. Tax Liabilities: Tax Compliance: Ensuring that the organization complies with tax laws and regulations is critical. Non-compliance with tax obligations can result in penalties and legal actions. Insurance Liabilities: Insurance Coverage: Administrative managers may need to ensure that the organization has appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate risks and liabilities. Contingent Liabilities: Unforeseen Events: Administrative managers should be aware of potential contingent liabilities, such as legal disputes or warranty claims, and take measures to address them. Administrative managers play a key role in risk management and ensuring that the organization operates within legal and ethical boundaries. Being aware of and effectively managing these liabilities is crucial for the overall success and sustainability of the organization.

Jerry jr Negrido
by Jerry jr Negrido , Customer Service Team Leader , iQor

1-Current or short term liabilities are due liabilities and payable within one year. 2-long term liabilities are non current liabilities.Its time is payable after 1one year. 3-Contigent liabilities are liabilities that may or may not arise ,depending on certain event.

Abdullah  Desouky
by Abdullah Desouky , محاسب عام , مؤسسه انوار الخالديه

Certainly! Here's a more professional breakdown of the three main types of liabilities:

1. Current Liabilities:

  • Current liabilities represent financial obligations due within one year of the balance sheet date. These are short-term commitments arising from the normal course of business, including:
    • Trade Payables: Debts owed to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit.
    • Accrued Expenses: Expenses incurred but not yet paid, such as salaries, commissions, or utilities.
    • Short-Term Loans: Borrowings with repayment periods within one year.
    • Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt: Portions of long-term debts due within one year of the balance sheet date.

2. Non-Current Liabilities:

  • Non-current liabilities, also known as long-term liabilities, are financial obligations not due within one year of the balance sheet date. These include:
    • Bonds Payable: Long-term debt instruments issued to borrow money from investors.
    • Mortgages: Long-term debts secured by real estate property.
    • Capital Leases: Lease agreements treated as debt due to the significant transfer of economic ownership of the leased asset.
    • Deferred Taxes: Tax liabilities arising from timing differences between book and tax accounting.

3. Contingent Liabilities:

  • Contingent liabilities are potential obligations that may or may not arise in the future depending on the outcome of uncertain events. Examples include:
    • Lawsuits: Potential liabilities arising from ongoing or threatened legal proceedings.
    • Guarantees: Guarantees issued on behalf of other entities, creating possible future obligations if the guaranteed party defaults.
    • Environmental Obligations: Potential liabilities resulting from environmental cleanup responsibilities or remediation costs.

Understanding and properly classifying these liability types is crucial for accurate financial reporting, effective debt management, and informed decision-making by investors, creditors, and business owners.

GOHAR idrees
by GOHAR idrees , Trade Finance Associate , ZAHID JAMIL AND CO

there are two types of liabilities 1- Current liability has called as short term liabilities which is payable with in a month 2- Non current liabilities also called long term liabilities whcih is payable after one year

Ibrahim Murudkar
by Ibrahim Murudkar , Computer Operator , Juma Al Majid

Secured loan,Unsecured Loan,Loan and advances

Arfatkhan Mahadik
by Arfatkhan Mahadik , Finance Executive , Wipro Limited

Third type of liabilities is Contingent liabilities

Muhammad Saddiq  HOTAK
by Muhammad Saddiq HOTAK , Senior FLA (Finance, Logistic and Admin) Supervisor , Afghan Technical Consultants (ATC) DoS and UN Funded INGO

There are three types of liabilities. Current or short term liabilities are due liabilities and payable within one year. Long term liabilities are non current liabilities.Its time is payable after 1one year. Contigent liabilities are liabilities that may or may not arise ,depending on certain event.

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