A Company Has a Probable Loss That Can Only Be

question 40

Multiple Choice

A company has a probable loss that can only be reasonably estimated within a range of outcomes. No single amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. Under U.S. GAAP, what amount of loss contingency should be accrued?

• A) the maximum amount of the range
• B) the midpoint amount of the range
• C) the minimum amount of the range
• D) zero

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