What is the difference between Loan and Advance?

Answer Posted / lxmi1972

Loan- Is an amount given for a specified period and is
recoverable with a particular interest rate.


Advance- means it is given for a temporary basis to meet out
cause (say)purchases, Travel expenses etc., Interest is not
charged on this advance amount.

Both are Balance sheet items.

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