During 2020 Chua Company became involved in a tax dispute with the BIR. At December 31, 2020, Chua’s tax advisor believed that an unfavorable outcome was probable and a reasonable estimate of additional taxes was 500,000. After the 2020 financial statements were issued, Chua received and accepted a BIR settlement offer of P550,000. What amount of accrued liability would Chua have reported in its December 31, 2020 balance sheet?

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During 2020 Chua Company became involved in a tax dispute with the BIR. At December 31, 2020, Chua’s tax advisor believed that an unfavorable outcome was probable and a reasonable estimate of additional taxes was 500,000. After the 2020 financial statements were issued, Chua received and accepted a BIR settlement offer of P550,000. What amount of accrued liability would Chua have reported in its December 31, 2020 balance sheet?
 
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