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Omega Corp acquires Alpha Inc and identifies that Alpha is a defendant in a lawsuit. Alpha management believes a loss is not probable and has not accrued a liability. However, Omega's legal experts estimate the fair value of the potential obligation is $75,000.
How should Omega record this in the opening balance sheet?
- Do not recognize the liability as it does not meet the probability threshold of ASC 450
- Treat the $75,000 as a subsequent event disclosure only
- Recognize a liability only if the settlement occurs during the measurement period
- Recognize a $75,000 liability at its acquisition-date fair value
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