The contingent liability is an accrual for possible loss on a P1,000,000 lawsuit filed against the entity. The legal counsel expects the suit to be settled in 2021 and has estimated that the entity will be liable for damages in the range of P450,000 to P750,000. The deferred tax liability is expected to reverse in 2021. What amount should be reported on December 31, 2020 for current liabilities? None of these None of these 940,000 940,000 1,490,000

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An entity had the following liabilities on December 31, 2020:


Accounts Payable                                                        55,000

Unsecured notes, 8% due 7/1/2021                          400,000

Accrued expenses                                                       35,000

Contingent liability                                                     450,000

Deferred tax liability                                                   25,000

Senior bonds, 7%, due 3/31/2021                              1,000,000


The contingent liability is an accrual for possible loss on a P1,000,000 lawsuit filed against the entity. The legal counsel expects the suit to be settled in 2021 and has estimated that the entity will be liable for damages in the range of P450,000 to P750,000. The deferred tax liability is expected to reverse in 2021. What amount should be reported on December 31, 2020 for current liabilities?

None of these
None of these

940,000
940,000

1,490,000
1,490,000

1,515,000
1,515,000

515,000 

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