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.
A liability is typically an amount owed by a company to a supplier, bank, lender, or other provider of goods, services, or loans. Liabilities can be listed under accounts payable, and are credited in the double entry bookkeeping method of managing accounts. To settle a liability, a business must sell or hand over an economic benefit. An economic benefit can include cash, other company assets, or the fulfillment of a service.