The Key Characteristic of Contingent Liabilities Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The key characteristic of contingent liabilities is:

• A) a legal dispute must exist at balance date.
• B) the liability does not exist beyond a reasonable doubt.
• C) the liability will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of a future event not completely within the control of an entity.
• D) the timing of the future sacrifice of economic benefits is uncertain.

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