he following statements is true? a. No loss contingencies should be disclosed if there is just a reasonable possibility of a loss. b. Indirect guarantees should normally be accrued. c. Losses may be accrued for unasserted claims and other potential unfiled lawsuits. d. In the case of loss contingencies, accrual can be made even if the exact payee and payment date are not

he following statements is true? a. No loss contingencies should be disclosed if there is just a reasonable possibility of a loss. b. Indirect guarantees should normally be accrued. c. Losses may be accrued for unasserted claims and other potential unfiled lawsuits. d. In the case of loss contingencies, accrual can be made even if the exact payee and payment date are not

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Which of the following statements is false?Select one:a. A contingent liability should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements if there is a reasonable possibility that a loss (or expense) will occur.b. A contingent liability should be accrued if the loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.c. A contingent liability is a potential obligation that depends on the future outcome of past events.d. All contingent liabilities should be reported as liabilities on the financial statements, even those that are unlikely to occur.
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According to FASB, when should a company journalize a contingent liability? A. Do not journalize the contingent liability under any circumstances. B. Journalize the contingent liability, even though you will probably win the lawsuit. C. Journalize the contingent liability only if the amount can be estimated and the probability of loss is reasonably possible. D. Journalize the contingent liability if it is probable that the loss will occur, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. thanks for help appareciated it rajtir h
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