👉 Overburden, in accounting and finance, refers to an excessive or unneeded expenditure. It can refer to financial overruns, which involve spending more than originally planned on a project or purchase, or it could mean having excess assets or liabilities that are not accounted for properly. Overburdening is often seen as a sign of financial imbalances or difficulties in managing resources effectively, and it can be addressed by reviewing budgeting processes, identifying potential sources of overrunning expenses, and implementing effective financial