Smith Co. filed suit against Western, Inc., seeking damages for patent infringement. Smith’s legal counsel believes it is probable that Western will have to pay $125,000, although no final settlement has yet been reached. How should Smith report this litigation? a. As an asset for $125,000.b. As a gain for $125,000.c. As both an asset and a gain for $125,000.d. No asset or gain is reported.

Smith Co. filed suit against Western, Inc., seeking damages for patent infringement. Smith’s legal counsel believes it is probable that Western will have to pay $125,000, although no final settlement has yet been reached. How should Smith report this litigation? a. As an asset for $125,000.b. As a gain for $125,000.c. As both an asset and a gain for $125,000.d. No asset or gain is reported.

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