KLR Oil Company Is Being Investigated, Following an Explosion on One

question 133

Multiple Choice

KLR Oil Company is being investigated, following an explosion on one of their oil rigs. They have multiple prior citations for safety violations, and this explosion killed several workers. The related damages are still unknown and cannot be reasonably estimated. What accounting treatment should KLR use for the investigation?

• A)Because damages are still unknown, no action is necessary.
• B)Because the likelihood of the obligation occurring is remote, footnote disclosure is all that is required.
• C)Because the likelihood of the obligation occurring is probable, but the amount is unknown, this should be disclosed in the footnotes.
• D)Because the likelihood of the obligation occurring is reasonably possible, this should be disclosed in the footnotes.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

The basic materials and components used in the manufacturing process of products.

Budgeted Production

An estimation of the quantity of goods that a company plans to produce over a specific period, based on forecasted demand and inventory needs.

Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.

Budgeted Production

The anticipated volume of products a company plans to produce within a specific period, as part of its budgeting process.