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What it means by : Restricted Cash? and What is the disclosure requirement for restricted cash?

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Question added by Tamer Mahmoud Bedir Ahmed , Senior Accountant , Cigalah Trading Group
Date Posted: 2015/02/13
VENKITARAMAN KRISHNA MOORTHY VRINDAVAN
by VENKITARAMAN KRISHNA MOORTHY VRINDAVAN , Project Execution Manager & Accounts Manager , ALI INTERNATIONAL TRADING EST.

Monies earmarked for a specific purpose and therefore not available for immediate and general use. Restricted cash, if the amount is material, is shown separately from cash and equivalents on the balance sheet.

Shahbaz Hayder
by Shahbaz Hayder , Group Head of Finance , Sharif Group of Companies

Restricted cash and cash equivalent balances are those which meet the definition of cash and cash equivalents but are not available for use.

 

Disclose the existence of any significant restricted cash balances, together with narrative commentary. This is normally included as part of the notes to the financial statements.

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by Deleted user

Some obligations require to restrict cash for paying it  back in its maturity date as example bonds .

Jameel Rehman
by Jameel Rehman , General Accountant , TENAUI

Restricted cash means the cash which is limited for some special events and purposes. It can be used only at the specific time for the specific purpose. For example, A customer deposit for the goods manufacturing and shipment within the given time is a restricted cash until the goods are manufactured and shipped.

mehfooz alam khan habib khan
by mehfooz alam khan habib khan , Security Incharge , Landmark Group (Emax)

Restricted cash mean that cash is rarn for specific purpose and its not available for general use or immediate use.

FITAH MOHAMED
by FITAH MOHAMED , Financial Manager , FUEL AND ENERGY CO for transportion petroleum materials

I AGREE WITH ALL ANSWER THANKS FOR INVITATION 

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