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Chapter 9, Problem 4SE
1.
To determine
Write the reason for contingent liabilities.
2.
To determine
Identify how the contingent liability becomes real liability for Incorporation P.
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Item B. Contingent Liability
Facts:
You are auditing a very successful and highly profitable manufacturing company as of December 31, 2020.
The Company has always maintained adequate insurance in different areas. The Company has decided, effective January 1, 2021, not to purchase insurance against risk of loss that may result from injury to others, damage to the property of others, or interruption of its business operations.
The Company would like to record a $5,000,000 reserve as of December 31, 2020 for claims associated with future events which may occur.
Required:
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Accounting
A. Tax payer incurred expenses of SAR 10,000 to alter and improve equipment
with a cost base of SAR 100,000. Are these expenses deductible under article
18 of the law?
B.
Tax payer recorded the following journal entry
Dr. Bad debt expense 10,000
Cr. Provision for doubtful receivable 10,000
Required: Is that provision deductible under article (14) of the law
C.
1n 2020
Dr. Accounts receivable (Ibrahim) 100,000
Cr. Sales 100,000
In 2021
Dr. Bad debt expense 20,000
Cr. Accounts receivable Ibrahim)
Required: Is that bad debt expense deductible under article (14) of the
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