How Should a Contingent Liability That Is Reasonably Possible but Cannot

question 31

Multiple Choice

How should a contingent liability that is reasonably possible but cannot reasonably be estimated be reported within the financial statements?

• A)It must be recorded and reported as a liability.
• B)It does not need to be recorded or reported as a liability.
• C)It must only be disclosed as a note to the financial statements.
• D)It must be reported as a liability, but not disclosed in a note.

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