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Define Liabilities

Liabilities mean the amount which the firm owes to the outsiders. Liabilities are of two types: -Long term liabilities & Short term liabilities. Examples of long term liabilities are long terms loans, bonds etc. & examples of short term liabilities are short terms loans, accounts payable etc.

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