Difference between Current Assets and Current Liabilities

Posted by By Amanpreet Kaur 5 Min Read June 9, 2021

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The major difference in both terms is on the basis of nature. The assets are those things that will provide benefits in the future but liabilities are those things, which the business has to pay in the future. To know the more difference between Current and Current Liabilities, we have to know the meaning of both terms. So, the meaning of both terms are explained below: –

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Meaning of Current Assets: –

Thoseassets which are used or utilized within the period of one year are known as Current Asset. These are also known as short-term assets.

In other words, Those assets are very easily convertible into cash or are already available in the liquid form.

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Examples: –

Cash or Cash Equivalents
- Cash in Hand
- Cash at Bank
Inventories
- Raw Materials
- Work in Progress
- Finished Goods
Receivables
- Sundry Debtors
- Bills Receivables
Pre-Paid Expenses
Marketable Securities
Accrued Incomes
Short Term Loans and Advances
- Advance to Employees
- Advance to Vendors

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Current Asset – Meaning and Explanation with Examples

Meaning of Current Liabilities: –

Current liabilities are a type of loan that must be repaid within one year (maximum 1 year). These loans are better known as short-term liabilities. This type of liabilities is taken to achieve the smooth operation of the business. In simple words, they fulfill the working capital requirement of the business.

Current liabilities appear in favor of liabilities in the balance sheet. The following accounts are shown in this group of balance sheets: –

Sundry Creditor/Trade Payables
Bills Payables
Short Term Loans
- From Banks
- From Financial Institution
- From Partners or investors
Outstanding Expenses
Pre received Income
Dividend Payable to Shareholder
Taxes & Duties Payable

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What are Current liabilities – Explained with Examples

Chart of Difference between Current Assets and Current Liabilities: –

Basis of Difference	Current Assets	Current Liabilities
Meaning	These assets are used or utilized within the period of one year.	Current liabilities are a type of loan that must be repaid within one year (maximum 1 year).
Advertisemnt-X Also known as*	These are also known as Short Term Assets.	These are also known as Short Term Liabilities.
Part off	These assets are a part of Total assets.	These Liabilities are a part of Total Liabilities.
Financial Statement	These assets are shown separately on the right side of the Balance sheet.	These Liabilities are shown separately on the left side of the Balance sheet.
Need for Calculation	These are calculated to know the ability of the business of liquidity.	These are calculated to know the current total outstanding amount which the business has to pay in the future.
Examples	These assets have included cash, bank balance, sundry debtors, inventory, or prepaid expenses.	These liabilities have included short terms loans, Sundry Creditors & Outstanding expenses.

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Difference between Current Assets and Current Liabilities – Tutor's Tips (2)

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Difference between Current Assets and Current Liabilities – Tutor's Tips (3)

The conclusion of Difference: –

The major difference in both terms is on the basis of nature. The current assets are those things that will provide us with benefits in the future by making the availability of cash in the business. but liabilities are those things, which the business has to pay in the future.

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