Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of a liability? * O līability is a present obligation of an enterprise O the settlement of a liability will result to outflow of enterprise resources embodying ec O a liability arises from past transactions or events O liability is payable to a specific party

Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of a liability? * O līability is a present obligation of an enterprise O the settlement of a liability will result to outflow of enterprise resources embodying ec O a liability arises from past transactions or events O liability is payable to a specific party

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

Chapter4: The Balance Sheet And The Statement Of Shareholders' Equity

Section: Chapter Questions

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Statement 1:Liability is a present obligation of an enterprise.Statement 2: Liability is payable to a party.Statement 3:A liability arises from past transactions or eventsStatement 4: The settlement of a liability will result to inflow of enterprise resources embodying economic benefits Only two statements are correct. None of the statements is correct. Only one statement is wrong. All statements are correct.
1. Which of the following is an essential characteristic for an obligation to qualify as a liability? a. The obligation should have a definite amount at the report date. b. The party to whom payment will be made should be especially identifiable at report date c. The obligation should be settled in cash. d. The obligation should arise from past transactions of the enterprise e. All of the choices 2. Which of these is not a current liability? a. Serial maturity of long-term obligations b. Payables in providing services to be offered for sale c. Accruals for salaries and wages d. Contractual obligations falling due at an early date which is expected to be refunded e. none of the choices 3. An estimated liability is an obligation that is uncertain as to: a. NO - amount; NO - existence b. YES - amount; NO - existence c. NO - amount; YES - existence d. YES - amount; YES - existence
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