If a Potential Loss on a Contingent Liability Is Likely

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a potential loss on a contingent liability is likely and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated,the liability should be

• A)accrued and indicated in the body of the financial statements.
• B)disclosed in footnotes but not accrued.
• C)neither accrued nor disclosed in footnotes.
• D)disclosed in the auditor's report but not disclosed on the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Original Bailor

The person who initially entrusts their property to another (the bailee) under an agreement for the property's temporary care or possession.

Gratuitous Bailment

An arrangement where personal property is temporarily transferred from one party to another without the expectation of payment, based on trust.

Monetary Reward

A financial benefit given as payment, incentive, or compensation for services rendered or achievements.

Bailment Created

The legal relationship established when personal property is transferred from one party to another under an agreement for a specific purpose.