Account Information

Account Type Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Credit

Definition

Represents financial obligations owed by the company

International Accounting Standards

IFRS IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements

Liabilities are present obligations arising from past events, settlement of which will result in outflow of resources.

US GAAP ASC 450 Contingencies

Similar definition. Classified as current or non-current. Contingent liabilities require probability assessment.