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Liabilities are debts owed to an outside party (creditor) such as a bank loan, a truck note, etc.

Expenses are the cost of operating the business and affect the net income. Expenses include things such as utilities, supplies, insurance, rent, etc.

While liabilities are listed on the balance sheet, expenses are not.

Also, Liabilities decrease Owners Equity (Stockholders Equity) while Expense decrease Net Income.

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