Apply the definition and recognition criteria of liabilities, discuss why, or why not, each of the following items is recognised as a liability in the financial statement.GST outlaysGST collectionProvision for warrantyUnearned revenueAn agreement to act as guarantor for another firm’s borrowings.Dividend payableAllowance for doubtful debtsAccrued interest

Liability is the obligation to be repaid or loss to be met in future.

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definition and recognition criteria of liabilities

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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