Potential Liabilities That Depend on Future Events Arising Out of Past

question 30

Multiple Choice

Potential liabilities that depend on future events arising out of past events are called:

• A)long-term liabilities.
• B)estimated liabilities.
• C)contingent liabilities.
• D)current liabilities.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities of a company for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Trade Credit Discounts

Reductions in the price of goods or services offered by suppliers to their customers as an incentive for early payment.

Performing Poorly

A term used to describe assets, investments, or businesses that are not achieving expected levels of profit or performance.

Cash Budgets

Financial plans that estimate future cash receipts and expenditures over a specific period.