Malo Save The following three independent sets of facts relate to contingent liabilities: 1. In November of the current year, an automobile manufacturing company recalled all pickup trucks manufactured during the past two years. A flaw in the battery cable was discovered and the recall provides for replacement of the defective cables. The estimated cost of this recall is $2 million. 2. The EPA has notified a company of violations of environmental laws relating to hazardous waste. These actions weet deanup costs penalties, and damages to property. The company is reasonably certain there will be cost associated with the cleanup, but cannot estimate the amount. The cleanup cost could be as high as $4,000,000 or as little as $500,000, and insurance could reimburse al or part of the cost. There is no way to more accurately estimate the cost to the company at this time. 3. Holland Company does not carry property damage insurance because of the cost. The company has suffered substantial losses each of the past three years. However, it has had no losses for the current year. Management think this is too good to be true and is sure there will be significant losses in the coming year. However , the exact amount cannot be determined Required a. What are three categories of contingent liabilities? 1. Probable and can be reasonably estimated 2. Probable but cannot be reaschably estimated 3. Remote possibility 1 b. For each item in the preceding list, determine the correct accounting treatment. Prepare any required journal entries (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transactionist 35 Journal entry worksheet 8 255.0 B doo Record the warranty expense for event 1 Note: Enter debits before credits Event General Journal 1 Warranty one Warranty payable Dobit Credit Record entry Clear entry View general Journal Prey 1 of 6 Next >