A Certain Contingent Liability Was Evaluated at Year- End; the Company

question 25

Multiple Choice

A certain contingent liability was evaluated at year- end; the company felt it was probable that it would become an actual liability, and the amount could be reasonably estimated. If the accountant decided NOT to report it on the balance sheet or in the notes to the financial statement, what effect would it have on the financial reporting of the company?

• A)There would be no effect.
• B)The liabilities on the balance sheet would be understated.
• C)The net profit of the company would be understated.
• D)The information about the transaction would be inadequately disclosed in the notes.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, resulting in no excess supply or demand.

Willing To Pay

The maximum amount a consumer is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting their valuation and demand.

Maximum Prices

Price caps set by the government on certain goods and services to protect consumers from excessive prices.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive.