Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
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Author: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
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Chapter 5, Problem 9P
Financial Statement Deficiencies The following is the complete set of financial statements prepared by Obertin Corporation:
Notes to Financial Statements:
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2. The amount, Due to Grant Inc., is contingent upon the outcome of a lawsuit which is currently pending. The amount of loss, if any, is not expected to exceed $300,000.
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Next Level Identify and explain the deficiencies in the presentation of Oberlin’s financial statements. There are no arithmetic errors in the statements. Organize your answer as follows:
- 1. Deficiencies in the statement of income and
retained earnings - 2. Deficiencies in the balance sheet
- 3. General comments
If an item appears on both statements, identify the deficiencies for each statement separately.
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