For a Given Contingent Liability,a Company Has the Choice of Either

question 69

True/False

For a given contingent liability,a company has the choice of either recording it on the balance sheet or disclosing it in the notes.

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Definitions:

Associate's Profit

The portion of profits attributable to a company's investment in an associate, typically accounted for using the equity method.

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method used in accounting for investments, where the investment is initially recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted for the investor’s share of the investee’s net assets changes, including profits and losses.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of a business's operations for a specific period, calculated as income minus expenses. If positive, it's a profit; if negative, a loss.

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method for the recognition of investments in associates, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted for the investor’s share of the net profit or loss of the investee.