Understand whether cash is an asset or liability in accounting and how to disclose cash on the balance sheet.
Updated 21 December 2021
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1. Is Cash an Asset?
Cash is an asset and is disclosed in the balance sheet as part of current assets.
2. Is Cash a Liability?
Cash is a liability when there is a negative cash balance at the balance sheet date. In other words, the bank account is in overdraft meaning money is owed to the bank. Bank overdrafts are disclosed on the balance sheet within creditors due within one year.
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