Gold, Inc., is an accrual basis tapayer. In 2015, and employee accidentally spilled hazardous chemicals on leased property. The chemicals destroyed trees on neighboring property, resulting in $30,000 of damages. In 2015, the owner of the property sued Gold, Inc., for the $30,000, Gold's attorney believes that it is liable and that the only issue is whether the neigbor will also week punitive damages that could be as much as three times teh actual damages. In addition, as a result of the spill, Gold was in violation of its lease and was therefore required to pay the landlord $15,000. However, the amount due for the lease violation was not payable until the termination of the lease in 2018. None of these costs were covered by the insurance. Jeff Stuart, teh president of Gold, Inc., is generally familiar with the accrual basis accounting rules and is concerned about when the company will be allowed to deduct the amounts the company is required to pay as a result of this environmental disaster. Write Mr. Stuart a letter explaining these issues. Gold's address is 200 Elm Avenue, San Jose, CA 95192