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A provision is best described as which of the following?
AA charge against profit
BAn appropriation of profit
CA capital contribution
DAn owner's drawing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A charge against profit
A provision is made before profit is worked out, so it reduces profit as an expense or loss.
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