Key Words Flashcards
Finance costs
Interest
Contingent liability
A possible obligation for past events
The possible compensation should be disclosed as a note in the accounts.
Provision
A probable obligation from past events
Assets
A present economic resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events
An economic resource is a right that has the potential to produce economic benefits.
Liabilities
Present obligation of the entity to transfer an economic resource as a result of past events
Equity
The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all its liabilities
Income
Increases in assets, or decreases in liabilities, that result in increases in equity, other than those relating to contributions from holders of equity claims
Expenses
Decreases in assets, or increases in liabilities that result in decreases in equity, other than those relating to distributions to holders of equity claims