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Why loss is shown as asset?

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Anonymous

18y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Loss actually relates to the Income Statement i-e the debit ratio of the income exceeds the credit. However, it is a part of the Balance Sheet but that doesn't make it an Asset, rather it is related with th Owner's Equity.

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