AXE Co. is the defendant in a lawsuit. AXE reasonably estimates that this pending lawsuit will result in damages of $99,000. It is probable that AXE will lose the case. What should AXE do? a. Record a liability c. Have no disclosure b. Disclose in notes

AXE Co. is the defendant in a lawsuit. AXE reasonably estimates that this pending lawsuit will result in damages of $99,000. It is probable that AXE will lose the case. What should AXE do? a. Record a liability c. Have no disclosure b. Disclose in notes

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Chapter8: Current And Contingent Liabilities

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Contingent Liabilities and Provisions

A contingent liability can be defined as a liability the occurrence of which is dependent upon the happening of an uncertain future event. It is generally recorded in the books only when the amount of liability can be reasonably estimated and the contingency is likely to occur shortly.

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AXE Co. is the defendant in a lawsuit. AXE reasonably estimates
that this pending lawsuit will result in damages of
$99,000. It is probable that AXE will lose the case. What
should AXE do?
a. Record a liability c. Have no disclosure
b. Disclose in notes

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