Diamond Security Systems revenues for 2021 totaled $27.5 million. As with most companies, Diamond is a defendant

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Diamond Security Systems’ revenues for 2021 totaled $27.5 million. As with most companies, Diamond is a defendant in lawsuits related to its products. Note 14 of the Diamond annual report for 2021 reported the following: 


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1. Suppose Diamond’s lawyers believe that a significant legal judgment against the company is reasonably possible. How should Diamond report this situation in its financial statements?

2. Suppose Diamond’s lawyers believe it is probable that a $2.8 million judgment will be rendered against the company. In general terms, how would this situation be reported in Diamond’s financial statements (using U.S. GAAP)?

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780136899037

13th Edition

Authors: C. William Thomas, Wendy M Tietz

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