A Company Has a Contingent Loss That Can Be Estimated

question 66

Multiple Choice

A company has a contingent loss that can be estimated and has a probable chance of occurrence. What reporting does the FASB require regarding this contingency?

• A)It should be accrued and reported on the financial statements and reported in the notes to the financial statements.
• B)It should be accrued and reported on the financial statements.
• C)It should be reported in the notes to the financial statements.
• D)It should be ignored until the actual loss materializes.

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