ANSWER THE BOTTOM QUESTION REFERENCING THE CASE:

Helen Companys fiscal year ends on June 30th. Its employees (with at least three months of experience) are entitled to 12 paid sick days annually for each calendar year beginning on January 1st. An employee not taking his or her earned sick days would receive payment thereon on December 31st of that year. How should Helen Company record and measure such a liability as of June 30th?

THE QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED

In a minimum of five to seven sentences, identify the key terms in your case and state why you believe that each one is relevant to your case.