Reserve accounting refers to the allocation of funds to reserves rather than processing them through the profit and loss account. This method might be used in specific instances, such as making prior-period adjustments.
A revenue reserve is a distributable reserve, meaning it is part of a company's retained earnings that can be distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends or used to cover future uncertainties and contingencies.
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