Explain the Current and Noncurrent Classification of liabilities.

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Explain the Current and Noncurrent Classification of liabilities.

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Step 1: Introduction

Lets undesand the basics.

Balance sheet is mainly divided into three parts which are,

(1) Assets

(2) Equity

(3) Liabilities

These three sections are also divided into various types which are,

Assets are divided into current assets and non current assets.

Liabilities are divided into current liability and non current liabilities.

Equity are not divided into further subsections. 

Step 2: Solution

So here in this case as per IAS 1,

An entity classify the liability as current when,

(I) Liability expected to be settled in normal operating cycle. Operating cycle can be differ business by business.

(II) Liability is related to primarily for the purpose of trading.

(III) Liability is expected to be settled with in the period of 12 months from the reporting period

(IV) Liability should not have unconditional right to defer settlement of liabilities for at least twelve month after the reporting period.

However if any one above criteria is not met then a liabilities is classified as non current liabilities.

 

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