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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter5: The Income Statement And The Statement Of Cash Flows

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Mama Mo Na Tita Ko Corporation, a manufacturer of cleaning products, is preparing annual financial statements at December 31, 2022. Because of a recently proven health hazard in one of its cleaning products, the government has clearly indicated its intention of having the company recall all cans of this paint sold in the last three months. The management estimates that this recall would cost P800,000. What accounting recognition, if any, should be accorded this situation?

Statement 1: Recognize expense of P800,000 and liability of P5,800,000.

Statement 2: Disclosed P800,000 as contingent liability in the notes to financial statement.

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Only statement 2 is correct

Only statement 1 is correct

Both statements are correct

Both statements are incorrect

Definition Definition Costs that a business is responsible for paying, should a particular event potentially occur in the future. Also called a potential liability, a contingent liability is generally recorded only when the amount of liability can be reasonably estimated and the contingency is likely to occur shortly. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Principles (IFRS) make it mandatory for the companies to record any contingent liability taking the principles of full disclosure, materiality, and prudence into consideration.

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