hidden reserve

Other forms: hidden reserves

Definitions of hidden reserve
  1. noun
    reserves that do not show up on the balance sheet (as by understating values)
    see moresee less
    types:
    cookie jar reserve
    a hidden reserve that can be used to adjust quarterly earning reports
    type of:
    reserve account, reserve fund
    funds taken out of earnings to provide for anticipated future payments
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘hidden reserve'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family