Which of the Following Is the Proper Treatment for a Contingency

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the proper treatment for a contingency that is probable but the exact amount of which is not known? The amount can be estimated.

• A) The liability should be doubled following conservatism.
• B) The liability should be estimated and recorded.
• C) The liability should be ignored.
• D) The liability should be reported in the notes to the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Random Variable

A variable whose numerical value results from a random experiment, characterized by its possible values and associated probabilities.

Discrete Random Variable

A variable that has a countable number of possible values, often representing the outcomes of a categorical process.

Discrete Random Variable

A variable that assumes a countable number of distinct values, often representing counts or categorical data.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical function that calculates the probability of different possible results occurring in an experiment.