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Contingent liability is one form of liability that arises based on a particular outcome of a specific event. They are possible obligation that might arise or might not arise based on the future events. It is otherwise called as probable liability or eventual liability. Following are examples of contingencies:
- Income tax disputes
- Discounted notes receivable
- Lawsuits
- Debt guarantees
- Failure to follow government regulations
Loss contingency: Loss contingency is contingency where existing situation or circumstances where potential losses are resolved and thus, future events are occurred. Examples for loss contingency are as follows:
- 1. Possible repair to a product under any warranty
- 2. Defendant in a lawsuit
- 3. Uncollectible receivables
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