Which of the Following Is an Example of a Loss

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a loss contingency that should be disclosed in a footnote to a company's financial statements?

• A)The president of the company has threatened to resign if the board of directors does not vote to increase executive salaries.
• B)A lawsuit has been brought against the company,but the company hopes to prevail in the suit and thereby avoid any liability.
• C)The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable is estimated at $200,000.
• D)The company owns special-purpose machinery which,if sold,would probably bring a price less than its current book value.

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Definitions:

Non-current Liabilities

Non-current liabilities are obligations a company owes that are not expected to be paid within the next twelve months, including long-term loans, bond payables, and deferred tax liabilities.

Current Assets

Resources anticipated to be turned into cash, disposed of, or used up either within a year or over the course of the operating cycle, depending on which period extends further.

Liquidity

Refers to the ease with which an asset, or security, can be converted into ready cash without affecting its market price.