Which of the Following Groups Has the Responsibility for Identifying

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups has the responsibility for identifying and deciding the appropriate accounting treatment for recording or disclosing contingent liabilities?

• A) auditors
• B) legal counsel
• C) management
• D) management and the auditors

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