Why profit is a liability and loss is an assets

Answer Posted / chandresh sharma

Whatever cash you have in your hand is a liability, because
end of the day you will have to distribute among your share
holders or partners. On the other hand loss is an asset,
because, it tends to inflow of money from your partners and
share holders.

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