As of December 31, 2024, Duffy Company believed it was probable that an unfavorable outcome would result from a dispute with the Massachusetts State tax authorities. In-house tax experts estimated that Duffy would owe between $2113 - $4362 of additional taxes, with $3369 being the most likely amount.   What is the journal entry, if any, that Duffy should record to reflect this in the 2024 financial statements?   a.   A journal entry is not booked since this is a gain contingency.   b.   Debit to Contingent Loss for $3369; Credit to Contingent Liability for $3369   c.   Debit to Contingent Loss for $2113; Credit to Contingent Liability for $2113   d.   Debit to Contingent Liability for $4362; Credit to Contingent Loss for $4362

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As of December 31, 2024, Duffy Company believed it was probable that an unfavorable outcome would result from a dispute with the Massachusetts State tax authorities. In-house tax experts estimated that Duffy would owe between $2113 - $4362 of additional taxes, with $3369 being the most likely amount.

 

What is the journal entry, if any, that Duffy should record to reflect this in the 2024 financial statements?

 

a.

 

A journal entry is not booked since this is a gain contingency.

 

b.

 

Debit to Contingent Loss for $3369; Credit to Contingent Liability for $3369

 

c.

 

Debit to Contingent Loss for $2113; Credit to Contingent Liability for $2113

 

d.

 

Debit to Contingent Liability for $4362; Credit to Contingent Loss for $4362

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