PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION F/BUS.+INVEST.
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Superb Corporation is being sued for illness caused to local residents as a result of negligence on the company's part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from its plant. Superb’s lawyer states that it is probable that Superb will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing Superb anywhere from $1,200,000 to $6,000,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $3,600,000. As a result of the above facts, Superb should accrue
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a loss contingency of $3,600,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $2,400,000.
a loss contingency of $3,600,000 but not disclose any additional contingency.
a loss contingency of $1,200,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $4,800,000.
no loss contingency but disclose a contingency of $1,200,000 to $6,000,000.
Swifty Corporation is being sued for illness caused to local residents as a result of negligence on the company's part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from its plant. Swifty's lawyer states that it is probable that Swifty will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing Swifty anywhere from $ 1830000 to $ 8960000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $ 5410000. As a result of the above facts, Swifty should accrue
a loss contingency of $ 1830000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $ 7130000.
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no loss contingency but disclose a contingency of $ 1830000 to $ 8960000.
a loss contingency of $ 5410000 but not disclose any additional contingency.
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company's part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from
its plant. Vinson's lawyer states that it is probable that Vinson will lose the suit and be found
liable for a judgment costing Vinson anywhere from $600,000 to $3,000,000. However, the
lawyer states the most probable cost is $1,800,000. As a result of these facts, Vinson should
accrue:
O a loss contingency of $600,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $2,400,000
O a loss contingency of $1.800,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $1,200,000
O a loss contingency of $1.800.000 but NOT disclose any additional contingency.
O no loss contingency but disclose a contingency of $600,000 to $3.000.000
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PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION F/BUS.+INVEST.
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