If a Loss Contingency Related to a Lawsuit Against a Firm

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a loss contingency related to a lawsuit against a firm is deemed to have a high probability of requiring ultimate payment and can be reasonably estimated, then the proper accounting treatment of the loss contingency will

• A)decrease the debt/equity ratio.
• B)decrease the debt/asset ratio.
• C)decrease earnings per share.
• D)increase net income.

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