{"id":9290,"date":"2026-02-22T05:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T05:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/?p=9290"},"modified":"2026-02-21T05:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T05:31:42","slug":"general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does General Reserve Accounting Work in Corporate Finance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Understanding_General_Reserve_Accounting\" title=\"Understanding General Reserve Accounting\">Understanding General Reserve Accounting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#How_is_General_Reserve_Created\" title=\"How is General Reserve Created?\">How is General Reserve Created?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Transfer_from_Retained_Earnings\" title=\"Transfer from Retained Earnings\">Transfer from Retained Earnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Board_Resolution\" title=\"Board Resolution\">Board Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Disclosure_in_Financial_Statements\" title=\"Disclosure in Financial Statements\">Disclosure in Financial Statements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Accounting_Treatment_of_General_Reserve\" title=\"Accounting Treatment of General Reserve\">Accounting Treatment of General Reserve<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Impact_on_Balance_Sheet\" title=\"Impact on Balance Sheet\">Impact on Balance Sheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#No_Immediate_Cash_Movement\" title=\"No Immediate Cash Movement\">No Immediate Cash Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Equity_Classification\" title=\"Equity Classification\">Equity Classification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Role_of_General_Reserve_in_Corporate_Finance\" title=\"Role of General Reserve in Corporate Finance\">Role of General Reserve in Corporate Finance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Dividend_Decisions\" title=\"Dividend Decisions\">Dividend Decisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Expansion_Funding\" title=\"Expansion Funding\">Expansion Funding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Contingency_Planning\" title=\"Contingency Planning\">Contingency Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Creditworthiness_Improvement\" title=\"Creditworthiness Improvement\">Creditworthiness Improvement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Practical_Business_Examples\" title=\"Practical Business Examples\">Practical Business Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Listed_Company_Stability_Strategy\" title=\"Listed Company Stability Strategy\">Listed Company Stability Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Private_Limited_Expansion_Plan\" title=\"Private Limited Expansion Plan\">Private Limited Expansion Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/general-reserve-accounting-work-in-corporate-finance\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Corporate profits do not always go straight to dividends or spending on expansion. This is where general reserve accounting plays an important part. A part is often kept within the company to ensure financial strength. It regulates the way profits are passed down to the reserves and in financial statements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian companies, in particular under the Companies Act 2013, reserves are a crucial component of the structure of equity and capital planning. Business owners, heads of finance and company secretaries need to know how general reserves are created, accounted for and used in long term financial decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_General_Reserve_Accounting\"><\/span>Understanding General Reserve Accounting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general reserve accounting, that is which is the process of putting a portion of the retained earnings in reserve and not allotted to a specific purpose. It is a free reserve. It can be applied for any legal corporate goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reserve does not represent idle cash. It is the cumulative profits that have been set aside into equity. The decision to make it is strategic and not mechanical. Creation of a general reserve is a formal process performed in a corporate manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"btn-div\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/me9.in\/MBB\" class=\"marg-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Online Accounting Software<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_General_Reserve_Created\"><\/span>How is General Reserve Created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After annual accounts being finalised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_from_Retained_Earnings\"><\/span>Transfer from Retained Earnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net profit is determined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dividends if declared are adjusted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The other remaining surplus can be transferred to general reserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer has the effect of reducing the balance of surplus in the statement of changes in Equity but increasing reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Board_Resolution\"><\/span>Board Resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommendation through the board of directors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approval in financial statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some instances shareholder approval, if required by internal policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the Securities and Exchange Board of India has not prescribed a fixed percentage in terms of listed companies today, the boards of listed companies are often following internal capital allocation policies, under the General reserve accounting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclosure_in_Financial_Statements\"><\/span>Disclosure in Financial Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>General reserve is revealed as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reserves and Surplus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shareholders funds section of balance sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper disclosure is required under Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Business systems such as <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/accounting-software.html\">accounting software<\/a>, is of help to properly classify transfers in equity schedules. Businesses that often automated the reserve movement entries during year-end closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accounting_Treatment_of_General_Reserve\"><\/span>Accounting Treatment of General Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the General Reserve accounting entry eliminates the confusion under the rule of General reserve accounting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Balance_Sheet\"><\/span>Impact on Balance Sheet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After transfer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retained earnings decrease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General reserve increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total shareholders funds are not affected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no impact on the total assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Immediate_Cash_Movement\"><\/span>No Immediate Cash Movement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reserve is not a separable bank deposit. It is a classification of internal accounting. Money stays where it is, except that it is separately invested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Classification\"><\/span>Equity Classification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>General reserve is considered under equity, rather than liability. It helps to fortify the company&#8217;s net worth and debt equity ratio. Banks check this out carefully while evaluating the credit. Businesses who use software often check reserve balances before finalising annual reports to make sure of proper structuring of their equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1-1024x489.webp\" alt=\"general reserve accounting\" class=\"wp-image-9293\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1-1024x489.webp 1024w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1-768x367.webp 768w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1-150x72.webp 150w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u267jxu267jxu267-1.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_General_Reserve_in_Corporate_Finance\"><\/span>Role of General Reserve in Corporate Finance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General reserve is a financial stabiliser. It affects major decisions. Higher reserves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase tangible net worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve borrowing capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce perceived financial risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reserves are considered by the lenders when they sanction a loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Decisions\"><\/span>Dividend Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies whose reserves are stable can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have consistent dividend payouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Absorb profit volatility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protect the expectations of the shareholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed companies often have good reserves to ensure there is no change in the dividends during weak years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expansion_Funding\"><\/span>Expansion Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>General reserve can be employed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capacity expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New project investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital expenditure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acquisition funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduces the need for external borrowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contingency_Planning\"><\/span>Contingency Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reserves provide a cushioning against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market downturns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexpected losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulatory penalties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic slowdowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes for financial resiliency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"btn-div\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/me9.in\/MBB\" class=\"marg-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Cloud-Based GST Billing Software<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creditworthiness_Improvement\"><\/span>Creditworthiness Improvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit rating agencies review reserve amounts before making ratings. A good reserve position is an indicator of prudent capital management. Accurate tracking of reserves through structured system guarantees reliable data of reserves during audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Business_Examples\"><\/span>Practical Business Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A medium-style auto parts manufacturer in Pune makes \u20b95 crore profits. The Board decides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b92 crore as dividend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b91 crore transferred towards general reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b92 crore retained as surplus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reinforces equity before going for an enhancement in working capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listed_Company_Stability_Strategy\"><\/span>Listed Company Stability Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed FMCG companies also always transfer a certain percentage of yearly profits to general reserve for maintaining stability in the dividend payable during weak demand cycles. This policy provides confidence to the investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A private limited textile exporter, who intends to do a new plant, uses profits accumulated over three years in general reserves instead of accumulating high cost debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Limited_Expansion_Plan\"><\/span>Private Limited Expansion Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once sufficient capital is developed internally the project is carried out. Such reserve planning integrates with compliance systems. This connects with operational systems including <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/gst-billing-software.html\">GST billing software<\/a> to ensure there is an accuracy in feeding profit data into reserve decisions and reconciliation. Our platform helps achieve alignment of year end financial reporting, to facilitate simpler audit processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reporting risks in General reserve accounting errors. Finance teams should ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurate calculation of profits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct board approval documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct equity disclosure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean audit trail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our MargBooks software provides support for equity reporting and structure-ledger grouping. It has also helped generate financial statements in accordance with statutory formats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general reserve accounting does not fall into the categories of routine accounting adjustments. It is a strategic financial decision affecting capital structure as well as borrowing capacity, dividend policy and long-term sustainability. Indian companies that are governed by the Companies Act, 2013 will have to manage the issue of reserve transfers clearly and systematically using comprehensive documentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General reserve accounting treatment is simple under <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/\">MargBooks software<\/a>, but the effect on the financial statement is high. Strong reserves are good for credibility, stability and flexibility. As a business owner (or a finance guy), knowing General Reserve Accounting will make it possible to allocate profits in a disciplined manner and plan your balance sheet for better growth in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corporate profits do not always go straight to dividends or spending on expansion. This is where general reserve accounting plays an important part. A part is often kept within the company to ensure financial strength. 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