Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.5P
a.
To determine
The way in which each lawsuit is accounted for under U.S GAAP.
b.
To determine
To prepare: The journal for passing the required entries at the end of the year.
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Waterway Shoes Foot Inc. is involved in litigation regarding a faulty product sold in a prior year. The company has consulted with its attorney and determined that it is possible that they may lose the case. The attorneys estimated that there is a 45% chance of losing. If this is the case, their attorney estimated that the amount of any payment would be $815000. What is the required journal entry as a result of this litigation?
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Angel Company is preparing its December 31, 2022 financial statements. On February 1, 2023, a customer had an accident in one of the company’s stores and subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit on February 6 of that year. The company’s lawyer has advised Angel that the company could likely settle the lawsuit for $50,000. The company’s financial statements were issued on March 10, 2023. Which of the following is correct regarding this lawsuit?
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a.
The liability should not be accrued but it should be disclosed in the notes to the 2022 financial statements regardless of whether it is material.
b.
This is not a recognized subsequent event.
c.
The loss of $50,000 will be reported in the 2022 financial statements if the lawsuit is settled before the financial statements are issued.
d.
The company should accrue a contingent liability and report it in the 2022 financial statements. Net income for 2022 will decrease by $50,000 (ignoring taxes).
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