Liability Account Vs. Expense Account
Liability and expense accounts both appear on financial statements. Liabilities are covered on the balance sheet, which shows a snapshot of a company's financial standing for a specific date. Expenses show up on the income statement. The income statement itemizes revenues and expenses to show net income for a period of time.
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