Which of the following is not a criterion that must be met for an item to be classified as a liability? A certain cash payment will occur in the future. A sacrifice will require the entity’s assets or services. There is a probable future sacrifice. There is a present obligation that results from a past transaction.

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Which of the following is not a criterion that must be met for an item to be classified as a liability?

  1. A certain cash payment will occur in the future.
  2. A sacrifice will require the entity’s assets or services.
  3. There is a probable future sacrifice.
  4. There is a present obligation that results from a past transaction.
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A liability is commitment or responsibility of a company that results in the company's future sacrifices of economic benefits to other entities.

Liability is classified into two types:

  1. Current liability
  2. Non-current liability

An amount that settles by the organization within a short period like one year is called current liability.

Example: Accrued expense, short-term debt.

Non-current liabilities:

A liability which due after one year is called non-current and long-term liability.

Example: Long term loans, and debentures, etc.

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