Boston Trombley Company Is a Defendant in a Lawsuit Alleging

question 77

Multiple Choice

Boston Trombley Company is a defendant in a lawsuit alleging damages of $3 billion.The litigation is anticipated to continue for several years, but no reasonable estimate can be made at this time regarding ultimate financial responsibility.This situation is an example of:

• A) An $3 billion expense to be recorded in the income statement during the year of the suit.
• B) A loss contingency that should be disclosed in the notes to Boston's financial statements.
• C) An estimated liability that must appear in Boston Trombley Company's balance sheet.
• D) None of these.No accrual or disclosure is required in Boston's financial statements.

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