Liability Management

Effective Debt
Total debt owed by a firm, including the capitalized value of lease payments, providing a comprehensive overview of a company's financial obligations.
Monetary Assets and Liabilities
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.
Pension Plan Liability Reserve
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.

Accounting Terms Lexicon

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