For each separate situation, indicate whether Cruz Company should (a) record a liability, (b) disclose in notes, or (c) have no disclosure. 1. Cruz Company guarantees the $101,000 debt of a supplier. It is not probable that the supplier will default on the debt. 2. A disgruntled employee is suing Cruz Company. Legal advisers believe that the company will likely need to pay damages, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated

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Exercise 9-17 (Algo) Accounting for contingent liabilities LO C3
For each separate situation, indicate whether Cruz Company should (a) record a liability, (b) disclose in notes, or (c) have no disclosure.
1. Cruz Company guarantees the $101,000 debt of a supplier. It is not probable that the supplier will default on the debt.
2. A disgruntled employee is suing Cruz Company. Legal advisers believe that the company will likely need to pay damages,
but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated.
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 9-17 (Algo) Accounting for contingent liabilities LO C3 For each separate situation, indicate whether Cruz Company should (a) record a liability, (b) disclose in notes, or (c) have no disclosure. 1. Cruz Company guarantees the $101,000 debt of a supplier. It is not probable that the supplier will default on the debt. 2. A disgruntled employee is suing Cruz Company. Legal advisers believe that the company will likely need to pay damages, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated.
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