Question

Which of the following best describes a liability? A. Liabilities are future economic benefits to which a company is entitled. B. Liabilities are a form of share capital. C. Liabilities are accounts receivable of the company. D. Liabilities are economic obligations to creditors to be paid at some future date by the company.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D

Explanation:

Liabilities are present obligations(economic obligations) arising from past actions and the settlement of which results in an outward economic benefits. Liabilities are forms of debts that must be paid back to lenders or creditors.

Liabilities can be current (within 12 months e.g accounts payable) and non-current(more than 12 months e.g bonds).