If an Event May Become an Actual Liability in the Future

question 73

Multiple Choice

If an event may become an actual liability in the future, it is called a

• A) potential liability.
• B) hypothetical liability.
• C) probabilistic liability.
• D) contingent liability.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possibility.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.

Socially Responsible

The obligation of individuals, groups, or organizations to act in a manner that benefits society at large, often beyond legal or regulatory requirements.

Ethical Conduct

Behavior that is in accordance with recognized principles of right and wrong, guiding professional and personal actions.