If the Amount of a Probable Loss on a Contingent

question 52

Multiple Choice

If the amount of a probable loss on a contingent liability cannot be estimated but the event is likely,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:

Order-Level Costs

Expenses directly related to a specific order, including purchasing, handling, and setup costs.

Suppliers

Businesses or individuals that provide goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract or agreement.

Backflush Costing

A streamlined cost accounting method that assigns costs to products after they are produced, based on the finished goods output.

Just-In-Time (JIT)

An inventory management system where materials are produced or received only as necessary to meet demand, reducing waste and costs.