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The term "contingency fund" refers to:

AA fund created to meet unforeseen or emergency expenses

BA fund set aside for long-term investment plans.

CA reserve specifically for operational costs and salaries.

DMoney allocated for marketing and promotional activities.

Answer:

A. A fund created to meet unforeseen or emergency expenses

Read Explanation:

  • A contingency fund is an emergency fund that can be used to meet urgent and unforeseen expenditures that arise during the financial year.


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