Distinguish between a current liability and a long-term debt

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Both current liability and long-term debt are liabilities but they differ according to their nature and duration of getting paid off.

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Meaning of Balance Sheet

The term balance sheet represents the financial position of a company using various resources, liabilities, and owner's equity. It shows all the items briefly for a better understanding of the financial position.

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Difference between Current Liability & a Long-Term Debt

Basis

Current Liability

Long term Debt

Definition

Debt payable within 1year

Debt payable more than 1year

Period

Short term liability

Long term liability

Repayment

Through current assets and revenue from operations

Through returns or long term assets

Ratios involved

Liquidity ratios

Solvency ratios

Financial statement presentation

Short term liability side in the Balance sheet

Long term liabilities side in the Balance Sheet

Changes in Working Capital

Directly has an effect

Indirectly has an effect

Risk

Operational & Business risk

Business and Collateral risk

Examples

  • Accounts payable
  • Interest payable
  • Short term loan
  • Bank overdraft
  • Accrued expenses
  • Mortgages
  • Car payments
  • Loan on Fixed assets
  • Bonds payable
  • Term loans

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