Which of the following is the proper treatment for a contingency that is probable but the exact amount of which is not known? The amount can be estimated.

A) The liability should be doubled following conservatism.
B) The liability should be estimated and recorded.
C) The liability should be ignored.
D) The liability should be reported in the notes to the financial statements.


B) The liability should be estimated and recorded.

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A. $279,000 B. $87,000 C. $192,000 D. $98,000

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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