Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that are a consequence of abnormal protein deposits in various tissues of the body. These abnormal proteins are called amyloid.
DEFINITION of 'Accountant's Liability'. An accountant's legal liability while performing professional duties. An accountant is liable for a client's accounting misstatements. This risk of being responsible for fraud or misstatement forces accountants to be knowledgeable and employ all applicable accounting standards.
Expenses as a Liability. Any expenses that has not yet been paid is considered a liability. This includes accounts payable, notes payable, long-term debt and any other money owed to people outside of the company. These are listed under their own section under the liabilities section on the balance sheet. Money owed to shareholders is not considered an expense, but equity is and it is listed under shareholder's equity. Financial Accounting: An Introduction to Concepts, Methods and Uses; Clyde P. Stickney et al.; 2009.