Survey Of Accounting
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Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 7, Problem 28P
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Provide an example for a
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To determine
Provide an example for a contingent liability that is reasonably possible or probable but not reasonably estimable and also explain the manner by which this type of contingent liability will be shown in the accounting records.
c.
To determine
Provide an example for a contingent liability that is remote and also explain the manner by which this type of contingent liability will be shown in the accounting records.
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