what are the similarities between provision and reserve?

Answer Posted / k.thirumamagal

as devi said provision is charge against profit and reserves
are appropriation of profit. provision is minimum amount
which is set aside by the company to meet the known
liabilities and reserve is set aside to meet the unknown
liabilities.

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