! Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] A company designs and sells high-end stereo equipment for auto and home use. Engineers notified management in December Year 1 of a circuit flaw in an amplifier that poses a potential fire hazard. Further investigation indicates that a product recall is probable, estimated to cost the company $3.1 million. The fiscal year ends on December 31. Required: 1. Should this contingent liability be reported, disclosed in a note only, or neither? This contingent liability should be
! Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] A company designs and sells high-end stereo equipment for auto and home use. Engineers notified management in December Year 1 of a circuit flaw in an amplifier that poses a potential fire hazard. Further investigation indicates that a product recall is probable, estimated to cost the company $3.1 million. The fiscal year ends on December 31. Required: 1. Should this contingent liability be reported, disclosed in a note only, or neither? This contingent liability should be
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A company designs and sells high-end stereo equipment for auto and home use. Engineers notified management in December Year 1 of a circuit flaw in an amplifier that poses a potential fire hazard. Further investigation indicates that a product recall is probable, estimated to cost the company $3.1 million. The fiscal year ends on December 31.
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1. Should this contingent liability be reported, disclosed in a note only, or neither?
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A company designs and sells high-end stereo equipment for auto and home use. Engineers notified management in December Year 1 of a circuit flaw in an amplifier that poses a potential fire hazard. Further investigation indicates that a product recall is probable, estimated to cost the company $3.1 million. The fiscal year ends on December 31.
Required:
1. Should this contingent liability be reported, disclosed in a note only, or neither?
This contingent liability should be [Blank].
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