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Help me settle this argument - Should Cash Basis s corp list 401k payable on Schedule L

Help me settle this argument.

I am S Corp.  I run payroll in December - say $100k.

I have a 25% profit sharing 401k plan.  

My P&L statement shows the $25k expense on Line 17 Pension, profit-sharing, plans

I will transfer that $25k to the brokerage account sometime in Jan/Feb.

Should my Schedule L show the $25k liability?

I do; my friend does not.

Who is right?