If a Potential Loss on a Contingent Liability Is Probable

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a potential loss on a contingent liability is probable and amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the liability should be:

• A) included in the financial statements as an actual liability.
• B) disclosed in the auditor's report but not disclosed on the financial statements.
• C) disclosed in footnotes but not accrued.
• D) neither reported nor disclosed in footnotes.

Calculate costs not to be charged to operating divisions and understand the rationale behind such decisions.

Understand the principles of allocating service department costs to operating departments.

Analyze the impact of different allocation methods on departmental performance evaluations.

Calculate variable and fixed service department costs based on operational data.

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