How Should Contingencies Be Reported in an Interim Report

question 35

Multiple Choice

How should contingencies be reported in an interim report?

• A) Disclosed the same way as they are disclosed in annual reports.
• B) Disclosed in the interim period discovered, and ignored in all future periods.
• C) Recorded as gains or losses as incurred.
• D) Recorded as gains or losses only if material.
• E) Ignored.

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