Why loss shown in as Assets in Balance Sheet?

Answer Posted / megha

Since it is a debit balance of P&L a/c it is shown in assets side.It is a type of fictitious asset. These are assets not represented by tangible possession or property.Example of fictitious assets are preliminary expenses,discount on issue of shares,debit balance in the profit&loss a/c shown on the assets side in the balance sheet.

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