When preparing a firm’s balance sheet, which of the following should be classified as a long-term liability?
Select ONE answer:
- An amount payable by the firm within six months of the date of the balance sheet
- An amount payable by the firm within nine months of the date of the balance sheet
- An amount payable by the firm after more than one year from the balance sheet date
- None of the above
Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:
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This multiple choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.
The answer is 3
1 – would be treated as a current liability
2 – would be treated as a current liability

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