Question
Explain the concept of ‘secret reserve’.

Answer

Secret reserves are created by overstating liabilities or understating assets which are not shown in the balance sheet. This will reduce tax liabilities, because the liabilities are overstated. It is created by management to avoid competition by reducing profit. Creation of secret reserve is not allowed by Companies Act, 1956 which requires full disclosure of all material facts and accounting policies while preparing final statements.

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