Which of the following should be disclosed as a note to financial. statements as a contingent liability? Damages awarded against a company by court, for wrongful dismissal of an employee A customer's claim for injuries suffered on company premises with 5% chance of success A customer's claim which, according to legal opinion, has a 75% chance of success A customer's claim that is unlikely to succeed

Which of the following should be disclosed as a note to financial. statements as a contingent liability? Damages awarded against a company by court, for wrongful dismissal of an employee A customer's claim for injuries suffered on company premises with 5% chance of success A customer's claim which, according to legal opinion, has a 75% chance of success A customer's claim that is unlikely to succeed

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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