Marshalling of Assets and Liabilities

The arrangement of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet is known as marshalling of assets and liabilities. The marshalling of assets and liabilities can be done either in order of liquidity or in order of permanency.

In order of liquidity, liquid assets and current liabilities are shown first in the balance sheet. But in order of permanency, those assets and liabilities which are permanent nature are shown first. 

List of Important Adjustments

  1. Outstanding Expenses
  2. Prepaid Expenses
  3. Accrued Income
  4. Advance Income
  5. Closing Stock
  6. Depreciation on Fixed Assets
  7. Interest on Capital
  8. Interest on Drawing
  9. Bad Debts
  10. Provision for Bad Debts
  11. Provision for Discount on Debtors
  12. Provision for Discount on Creditors
  13. Goods Lost by Accident
  14. Drawing in Goods
  15. Goods used in Business
  16. Interest on Loan
  17. Commission Payable to Managers
  18. Taxation

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