hard · Financial Accounting
A company is involved in a lawsuit at year-end. Legal counsel advises that an unfavorable outcome is 'reasonably possible' but not 'probable', with an estimated loss range of $1 million to $5 million.
How should this be reported under ASC 450?
- Recognize a $5 million liability to be conservative.
- Recognize a $3 million liability (the midpoint of the range).
- Footnote disclosure only; no liability is recognized on the balance sheet.
- Recognize a $1 million liability (the low end of the range).
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