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Prepayment

These are sums paid in cash in advance of the economic benefit of the payment arising, which means that the value attributable to future periods is carried forward as a prepayment. These sums are recorded in current assets on the balance sheet or statement of affairs  of the reporting entity.

Prepayments include deposits paid for work to be done, insurance premiums paid in advance and other such items.


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