It Is Early in February 2017 and You Are Conducting

question 18

Essay

It is early in February 2017 and you are conducting the audit of Blast Off Airline's 2016 financial statements.Through discussion with Blast Off's Chief Financial Officer you learn of matters that have not yet been incorporated into the 2016 financial statements:
In July 2016,127 passengers on board Blast Off Airlines Flight 007 were seriously injured when the plane missed the runway on final approach.In January 2017,the injured passengers launched a class action lawsuit against Blast Off seeking damages of $15 million.Blast Off's internal investigation of the incident determined that the pilot was intoxicated during the flight.The company's solicitors suggest that if the matter goes to court,Blast Off will be found liable and ordered to pay the $15 million.
In an attempt to reduce its loss,Blast Off's solicitors made a settlement offer of $10 million to the plaintiffs.The litigants' attorney has not provided a formal response but has indicated that the offer is being seriously considered.Blast Off's lawyers estimate that there is a 90% probability the plaintiffs will accept the offer.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the required adjustments for the above event.

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Definitions:

Cash Budget

A budget that estimates the expected receipts (inflows) and payments (outflows) of cash for a period of time.

Capital Expenditures Budget

A plan for a company’s expenditures on large physical assets like property, plant, and equipment that are expected to last more than one year.

Budgeted Balance Sheet

A projection of a company's financial position at a specific future date, showing expected assets, liabilities, and equity.

Operating Budgets

Detailed projections that outline expected income and expenses related to the day-to-day operations of an organization over a specific period.