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:

Arbitrage Profit

The gain obtained from the simultaneous purchase and sale of the same or equivalent assets or commodities in different markets or in derivative forms.

Selling Short

The investment strategy of selling securities one does not currently own, with the expectation of buying them back later at a lower price.

Mark-To-Market

An accounting method where the value of assets and liabilities is adjusted to their current market values rather than being recorded at their original cost.

Tax Year

A 12-month period used for tax purposes, determining the timeframe over which income, deductions, and tax payments are calculated and reported.