Glossary definition

What are liabilities?

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In simple terms, liabilities are the financial obligations a company has. They usually take the form of payments a company must make to others.

Loan repayments are a common form of liability.

But liabilities can also include items such as wages, or unpaid invoices for goods purchased on credit.

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