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- Wooten Co. is being sued for illness caused to local residents as a result of negligence on the company's part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from its plant. Wooten's lawyer states that it is probable that Wooten will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing Wooten anywhere from $1,800,000 to $9,000,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $5,400,000. As a result of the above facts, Wooten should accrue A) a loss contingency of $1,800,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $7,200,000. B) a loss contingency of $5,400,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $3,600,000. C) a loss contingency of $5,400,000 but not disclose any additional contingency. D) no loss contingency but disclose a contingency of $1,800,000 to $9,000,000.Tender Foot, Inc., is involved in litigation regarding a faulty product sold in a prior year. The company has consulted with its attorney and determined that it is possible that it may lose the case. The attorney estimated that there is a 50% chance of losing. The attorney estimated that the amount of any payment would be between P500,000 and P800,000 with P500,000 as the best estimate. How much should be recognized as a liability?XYZ Company has long owned a manufacturing site that has now been discovered to be contaminated with toxic waste. The entity has acknowledged its responsibility for the contamination. An initial clean up feasibility study has shown that it will cost at least P500,000 to clean up the toxic waste. During the current year, the entity has been sued for patent infringement and lost the case. A preliminary judgment of P300,000 was issued and is under appeal. The entity’s attorney agrees that it is probable that the entity will lose this appeal. What amount of provision should be accrued as liability? a. 0 b. 800,000 c. 500,000 d. 300,000
- On December 31, 2014, SBMA Inc. was a defendant in three litigations provided below: The first case is about environmental violation and the legal counsel determined that it isreasonably possible that SBMA will become liable in a the range of P4,000,000 to P6,000,000. The second case is about illegal dismissal and the legal counsel determined that it is remotethat SBMA will become liable in a reliable estimate of P3,000,000. The third case is about patent infringement and the legal counsel determined that it is probablethat SBMA will become liable in the following expected value:P2,000,000 - 50%P5,000,000 - 30%P10,000,000 - 20%Required: Determine the following for the year ended December 31, 2014:__________1. Accrued Provision on December 31, 2014__________2. Disclosed Contingent Liability on December 31, 2014Sheila Company is engaged in the manufacture of chemicals which it exports to other countries. On December 25, 2021, one of its tanks in the production assembly plant exploded. Unfortunately one of its employees was caught by the accident and suffered severe burns all over his body. For damages sustained because of the explosion, the employee sued Sheila and claimed an amount totaling P10,000,000 for physical injuries sustained. The lawyers of Sheila expect that Sheila Company will probably lose the lawsuit and estimate that the company may have to pay an amount in the range of P5,000,000 to P8,000,000. On March 15, 2022, upon the advice of his lawyers, the injured employees offered to have an out of court settlement of P7,500,000. The offer was tendered on the same date and Sheila on the advice of its legal counsel accepted the said offer on March 20, 2022. Sheila’s financial statements for the year ended 2021 was issued on March 30, 2022. Sheila’s financial statements for the year…Sweet Company recently was sued by a competitor for patent infringement. Attorneys have determined that it is probable that Sweet will lose the case and that a reasonable estimate of damages to be paid by Sweet is $315,000. In light of this case, Sweet is considering establishing a $103,400 self-insurance allowance. What entry, if any, should Sweet record to recognize this loss contingency?
- C has initiated a lawsuit against Agency A for recovery of damages when accidentally one of the vehicles owned by the agency collided with the car then driven by C. The Chief Legal Counsel of the Agency estimates from experience that at December 2015, the entity has a 60% chance of winning the lawsuit and thereby avoiding the payment of damages. Furthermore, the counsel estimates that the agency has 20% chance of being ordered to pay C damages of P100,000 and a 20% chance of being ordered to pay C damages of P10,000. . State whether a contingent liability or contingent asset exists. Explain your answers by stating the criteria of your answers belowC has initiated a lawsuit against Agency A for recovery of damages when accidentally one of the vehicles owned by the agency collided with the car then driven by C. The Chief Legal Counsel of the Agency estimates from experience that at December 2015, the entity has a 60% chance of winning the lawsuit and thereby avoiding the payment of damages. Furthermore, the counsel estimates that the agency has 20% chance of being ordered to pay C damages of P100,000 and a 20% chance of being ordered to pay C damages of P10,00 Use the facts given in No. 1, but this time assumes that on December 31, 2015, the Chief Legal Counsel of Agency A estimates from past experience that the possibility of losing the case filed by C is remote. -State whether a contingent liability or contingent asset exists.-Explain your answers by stating the criteria of your answers below.Gallardo Co. is involved in a lawsuit as a result of an accident that took place September 5, 2022. The lawsuit was filed on November 1, 2022, and claims damages of $1,000,000. At December 31, 2022, Gallardo’s attorneys feel it is remote that Gallardo will lose the lawsuit. How should the company account for the effects of the lawsuit? Assume instead that at December 31, 2022, Gallardo’s attorneys feel it is probable that Gallardo will lose the lawsuit and be required to pay $1,000,000. How should the company account for this lawsuit? Assume instead that at December 31, 2022, Gallardo’s attorneys feel it is reasonably possible that Gallardo could lose the lawsuit and be required to pay $1,000,000. How should the company account for this lawsuit? Prepare the current liabilities section of the balance sheet.