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Accrued liability

Definition:

Expenses (such as wages, salaries, and utility charges) which are incurred but for which no payment is made during an accounting period. They are shown in the balance sheet as a current (short term) liability.

Example Sentences

Jack is happier this week than last week because of the accrued liability.

They will be working on the accrued liability issue at tomorrow's meeting.

We can write off that accrued liability.

Is there a clause that specifies accrued liability?

Jim can explain what the accrued liability is.

Is there a single reason why accrued liability is so misunderstood?

Key Phrases
Affiliated company
Safety deposit box
limited liability company
Added value
Outstanding credits
Amortization
Always at your service
On receipt of the order
Administrative expenses
Act on behalf of
Appreciation
Official discount rate
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Withholding tax
Cash flow
Fixed costs
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Accrued liability
Enterprise
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