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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

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ISBN:9781305080577

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter17: Other Services Provided By Audit Firms

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How can the accounting concept of materiality be applied to the recognition and disclosure of contingent liabilities? Explore the factors that accountants should consider when determining the appropriate level of detail to include in financial statements regarding potential future obligations.

Definition Definition Costs that a business is responsible for paying, should a particular event potentially occur in the future. Also called a potential liability, a contingent liability is generally recorded only when the amount of liability can be reasonably estimated and the contingency is likely to occur shortly. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Principles (IFRS) make it mandatory for the companies to record any contingent liability taking the principles of full disclosure, materiality, and prudence into consideration.

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