During 2020, Smith Company filed suit against West Problem 4-31 (AICPA Adapted) During 2020, Smith Company filed suit against West Company seeking damages for patent infringement. On December 31, 2020, the legal counsel believed that it was probable that Smith Company would be successful against West Company for an estimated amount of P1,500,000. On March 31, 2021, Smith Company was awarded P1,000,000 and received full payment thereof. The financial statements were issued March 1, 2021. In Smith Company's 2020 financial statements, how should this award be reported? a. As a receivable and revenue of P1,000,000. b. As a receivable and deferred revenue of P1,000,000. c. As a disclosure of a contingent asset of P1,000,000. d. As a disclosure of a contingent asset of P1,500,000.
During 2020, Smith Company filed suit against West Problem 4-31 (AICPA Adapted) During 2020, Smith Company filed suit against West Company seeking damages for patent infringement. On December 31, 2020, the legal counsel believed that it was probable that Smith Company would be successful against West Company for an estimated amount of P1,500,000. On March 31, 2021, Smith Company was awarded P1,000,000 and received full payment thereof. The financial statements were issued March 1, 2021. In Smith Company's 2020 financial statements, how should this award be reported? a. As a receivable and revenue of P1,000,000. b. As a receivable and deferred revenue of P1,000,000. c. As a disclosure of a contingent asset of P1,000,000. d. As a disclosure of a contingent asset of P1,500,000.
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