A Contingency Was Evaluated at Year-End and Considered to Have

question 177

Multiple Choice

A contingency was evaluated at year-end and considered to have a remote possibility of becoming an actual liability.If this was not reported on the balance sheet or in the notes to the financial statements,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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Investment

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Interest Rate

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Loan

A sum of money that is lent and is due to be repaid along with interest.