F4 - Contingencies and Commitments Flashcards
What amount of liability should a company report on its balance sheet related to the lawsuit if there is no exact amount only estimate?
Always go for the lowest amount on the estimate
Which of the following methods should a company use to account for a contingent liability when the loss is probable but not reasonably estimated?
A contingent liability that is probable but cannot be reasonably estimated should be disclosed in the financial statements but not recorded as an adjustment in the financial statements.
What is the underlying concept governing the generally accepted accounting principles pertaining to recording gain contingencies?
The accounting concept of conservatism applies: “anticipate all losses but not gains.”
reasonably possible we will
Disclosed but not accrued.
probable contingency
Accrual and disclosure
should Green recognize as a contingency gain in its financial statements?
Gain contingencies are not reflected in the financial statements because to do so may cause recognition of revenue prior to its realization