Liabilities - General

3 important questions on Liabilities - General

What are two major distinctions between liabilities and equity?

Liabilities have a maturity date.  Liabilities/creditors do not affect the control of the company.

What is a term for short-term credit for purchase of items from vendors?

Trade accounts payable

Can a loan be both current and long-term?

Yes; the installments due within the year are the current portion, while the rest is long-term.

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