On December 13, 2019, TJH Company was in an accident with an automobile driven by DEF. TJH received notice on December 31,2019 of a lawsuit for P600,000 damages for personal injuries suffered by DEF. TJH's counsel believes it is probable that DEF will be awarded an estimated amount in the range between P300,000 and P600,000 and that P 450,000 is a best estimate of potential liability. TJH’s accounting year ends on December 31 and the 2019 financial statements were issued on March 2, 2020. On April 30,2020,before the financial statements were issued, TJH settled DEF for the amount of P 500,000. What amount of liability should TJH Company recognize at December 31, 2019?
On December 13, 2019, TJH Company was in an accident with an automobile driven by DEF. TJH received notice on December 31,2019 of a lawsuit for P600,000 damages for personal injuries suffered by DEF. TJH's counsel believes it is probable that DEF will be awarded an estimated amount in the range between P300,000 and P600,000 and that P 450,000 is a best estimate of potential liability. TJH’s accounting year ends on December 31 and the 2019 financial statements were issued on March 2, 2020. On April 30,2020,before the financial statements were issued, TJH settled DEF for the amount of P 500,000. What amount of liability should TJH Company recognize at December 31, 2019?
Chapter4: Gross Income: Concepts And Inclusions
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On December 13, 2019, TJH Company was in an accident with an automobile driven by DEF. TJH received notice on December 31,2019 of a lawsuit for P600,000 damages for personal injuries suffered by DEF. TJH's counsel believes it is probable that DEF will be awarded an estimated amount in the range between P300,000 and P600,000 and that P 450,000 is a best estimate of
What amount of liability should TJH Company recognize at December 31, 2019?
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