Classify each of following items as a contingent liability, a provision or neither. An unresolved lawsuit against

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Classify each of following items as a contingent liability, a provision or neither.

An unresolved lawsuit against the entity for copyright infringement.

Allowance for doubtful debts.

An arrangement to pay a bonus to salespersons for achieving sales over $50 000.

Refurbishment costs of a machine that will need refurbishment in two years.

An agreement to act as guarantor for another firm’s borrowings.

Environmental damage that an entity has undertaken to repair.

1000 12 % debentures issued at $100.

A warranty provided at time of purchase that the manufacturer undertakes to repair items that fail within 12 months.

Debentures
Debenture DefinitionDebentures are corporate loan instruments secured against the promise by the issuer to pay interest and principal. The holder of the debenture is promised to be paid a periodic interest and principal at the term. Companies who...
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Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118608227

9th edition

Authors: Lew Edwards, John Medlin, Keryn Chalmers, Andreas Hellmann, Claire Beattie, Jodie Maxfield, John Hoggett

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