During 2013, Marian Company was sued by a competitor for P5,000,000 for

infringement of patent. Based on the advice of the entity's legal counsel, the entity

accrued the sum of P3,000,000 as a provision in its financial statements for the year

ended December 31, 2013.

Subsequently, on March 15, 2014. The Supreme Court decided in favor of the party alleging

infringement of the patent and ordered the defendant to pay the aggrieved party a sum of

P3,500,000.

The financial statements were prepared by the entity's management of February 15, 2014 and

approved by the board of directors on March 31, 2014.

What amount should be recognized as accrued liability on December 31, 2013?

A.5,000,000

B.3,500,000

C.3,000,000

D.0