Monetary assets and liabilities represent specific sums of money that are either receivable or payable, captured in a company's financial statements, including cash, bank balances, loans, debtors, and creditors.
An obligation recognized by the employer for the future liability to make annuity payments to employees. The reserve is typically a liability when it results from charging a pension expense. However, in a revocable plan, the reserve is considered an appropriation of retained earnings regardless of whether it affects specific assets.
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