Rice Corporation's Attorney Has Provided the Following Summaries of Three

question 95

Multiple Choice

Rice Corporation's attorney has provided the following summaries of three lawsuits against Rice: • Lawsuit A: The loss is probable,but the loss cannot be reasonably estimated.
• Lawsuit B: The loss is reasonably possible,but the loss cannot be reasonably estimated.
• Lawsuit C: The loss is reasonably possible and can be reasonably estimated.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A)A disclosure note is required for lawsuit A.
• B)A disclosure note is required for lawsuit B.
• C)A disclosure note is required for lawsuit C.
• D)Lawsuit A is reported on the balance sheet as a liability.

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Definitions:

Prior Period Adjustment

An adjustment made to the financial statements to correct an error found in a period that has already been reported.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense represents the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, obsolescence, or other reductions in value.

Uncollectible Accounts

Debts owed to a company that are deemed to be irrecoverable due to various reasons such as bankruptcy of the debtor.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative net income that has been retained by a company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt, not distributed to stockholders as dividends.