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"obligation to transer cash or other resources as a result of a past transaction" is called ____________

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The correct answer is: Liability.

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A liability is an obligation that arises during the course of business. It represents a third party's claim in the company's assets usually from lenders or other creditors. Liability can arise in many different ways. Liabilities can be borrowing or a promise to pay later or any other type of obligation because of past transactions.

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