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The account you select in the Employee Benefits Expenses field is intended to accrue the expenses incurred on employee benefits. It is used by default when you create a new accrual or deduction type. For details, refer to Accruals or Deductions.
The account you select in the Staff Provision field is intended for accruing amounts reserved as employee benefits to be paid in future periods. It is used as the default account when you create a new benefit provision type.
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