ShoSho Manufacturing 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. ShoSho's lawyer states that it is probable that ShoSho will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing ShoSho anywhere from $1,800,000 to $4,600,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $4,300,000. As a result of the above facts, what accounting recognition, if any, should be accorded this situation under IFRS? CEDE O A. ShoSho should accrue a loss contingency of $1,800,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $2,800,000. OB. ShoSho should not accrue a loss contingency but disclose a contingency of up to $1,800,000 OC. ShoSho should accrue a loss contingency of $4,300,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $300,000 OD. ShoSho should not accrue a loss contingency or disclose any contingency. hs

ShoSho Manufacturing 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. ShoSho's lawyer states that it is probable that ShoSho will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing ShoSho anywhere from $1,800,000 to $4,600,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $4,300,000. As a result of the above facts, what accounting recognition, if any, should be accorded this situation under IFRS? CEDE O A. ShoSho should accrue a loss contingency of $1,800,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $2,800,000. OB. ShoSho should not accrue a loss contingency but disclose a contingency of up to $1,800,000 OC. ShoSho should accrue a loss contingency of $4,300,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $300,000 OD. ShoSho should not accrue a loss contingency or disclose any contingency. hs

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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