In 2019, five people died in a car accident, possibly due to the products sold by SH Limited. Legal proceedings are started seeking damages of $3 million from SH Limited. Up to the date of approval of financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, the lawyers of SH Limited advised that it is probable that it will not be found liable. However, when SH Limited prepares the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020, its lawyers advised that, owing to developments in the case, it is probable that it will be found liable. According to HKAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, what accounting treatment for SH Limited is required: (a) at 31 December 2019 (b) at 31 December 2020

In 2019, five people died in a car accident, possibly due to the products sold by SH Limited. Legal proceedings are started seeking damages of $3 million from SH Limited. Up to the date of approval of financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, the lawyers of SH Limited advised that it is probable that it will not be found liable. However, when SH Limited prepares the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020, its lawyers advised that, owing to developments in the case, it is probable that it will be found liable. According to HKAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, what accounting treatment for SH Limited is required: (a) at 31 December 2019 (b) at 31 December 2020

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Chapter9: Current Liabilities And Contingent Obligations

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Problem 4C: Pending Damage Suit Disclosure On December 15, 2019, a truck driver for Cork Transfer Company...

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