McMann Company owns land that is used for industrial purposes. McMann Company is legally obligated by the

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McMann Company owns land that is used for industrial purposes. McMann Company is legally obligated by the local government to return it to its original condition when the land is sold. McMann Company estimates the legal obligation to be $1,000,000. Based on past practice, McMann Company is aware that the local government may not enforce their obligation to return the land to its original condition. McMann Company believes there is a 90% probability that this obligation will not be enforced.


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Should an asset retirement obligation be recognized?

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Financial Accounting Theory And Analysis Text And Cases

ISBN: 9781119577775

13th Edition

Authors: Richard G Schroeder, Myrtle W Clark, Jack M Cathey

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