A company agreed to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit for an event that occurred during its current fiscal year. The company did not pay the $5 million until February of its next fiscal year. Which of the following reflects the proper accounting treatment for this lawsuit. O Shareholders Equity Decreases by $5 million in the current fiscal year

A company agreed to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit for an event that occurred during its current fiscal year. The company did not pay the $5 million until February of its next fiscal year. Which of the following reflects the proper accounting treatment for this lawsuit. O Shareholders Equity Decreases by $5 million in the current fiscal year

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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