A Certain Contingent Liability Was Evaluated at Year-End, and Considered

question 139

Multiple Choice

A certain contingent liability was evaluated at year-end, and considered to have a reasonable possibility of becoming an actual liability. If the accountant decided not to report it in the notes to the financial statement, what effect would this have on the financial reporting of the company?

• A)There would be no effect.
• B)The liabilities on the balance sheet would be understated.
• C)The information about the transaction would be inadequately disclosed in the notes.
• D)The net income of the company would be understated.

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Definitions:

Declaratory Judgment Action

A legal procedure wherein the court determines the rights of parties without ordering any specific action or awarding damages.

Subrogation Action

A legal action where an insurer seeks to recover the amount of an insurance claim paid to the insured from the party responsible for causing the loss.

Indemnity Action

A legal action seeking compensation for damages or loss from another party as recompense for harm suffered.

Duty To Defend

The duty to defend entails a legal obligation, often found in insurance policies, where the insurer must provide legal defense to the insured party in case of a lawsuit that falls under the policy coverage.