FINANCIAL ACCT.FUND.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 9, Problem 10DQ
To determine
Liability:
Liability is the obligation of the company. These are further classified as current and non-current liabilities wherein current liability is payable within a year and non-current liabilities have a maturity period of more than a year.
To discuss: Whether the probable loss from future disaster should be recorded as a liability in the books.
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- A company is required to report a liability on its balance sheet when it expects to lose a lawsuit and the amount of the expected loss can be reasonably estimated (FASB) Conversely, a company is prohibited from reporting a receivable in its balance sheet when it expected to win a lawsuit even though that is probable and the amount of the expected gain can be reasonably estimated. Does the expected loss meet the definition of a liability found in the conceptual framework? Explain Does the expected gain meet the definition of an asset found in the conceptual framework? Explain Why do you think accountants treat these seemingly similar situations differently? Explainarrow_forwardWhich of the following is a characteristic of a current liability but not a long-term liability? a. Liquidation is reasonably expected to require use of existing resources classified as current assets or create other current liabilities. b. Unavoidable obligation. c. Transaction or other event creating the liability has already occurred. d. Present obligation that entails settlement by probable future transfer or use of cash, goods, or services.arrow_forwardThe realization principle underlies the accounting practices of depreciating plant assets and amortizing the cost of unexpired insurance policies. True Falsearrow_forward
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