The following research and discussion questions concern estimated liabilities and specifically are based on accounting for warranties and contingencies in accordance with GAAP. Please use your Class Notes and text to research and respond to each of the following situations. Where computations are involved please provide well-labeled computations. Where explanations or descriptions are involved please support your answer and write using clear, unequivocal language.

1--Christiano corporation has been sued for product failures allegedly resulting in injuries to the individuals bringing the lawsuit. The company's lawyers believe it is more than remote, but less than probable, that the lawsuit will result in an actual liability. Describe the action that should be taken by the Christiano's management.

2--Anecia's Boutique is concerned about contingency that was evaluated at year-end and considered to have a remote possibility of becoming an actual liability. Anecia has chosen not to report this contingency on the balance sheet or in the notes to the financial statements, what effect would this have on Anecia's financial reporting in accordance with GAAP?

3--The Espinoza Corporation (TEC) is a defendant involving a contingency that is probable can be reasonably estimated. Explain how TEC should report this contingency in accordance with GAAP.

4--Vulakh Cycle Sales, Inc. offers warranties on all their bikes. They estimate warranty expense at 5% of sales. At the beginning of 2025, the Estimated Warranty Payable account had a credit balance of $1 900. During the year, Vulakh Cycle Sales had $303 000 in sales and had to pay out $5 900 in warranty payments. In accordance with GAAP, how much Warranty Expense should Vulakh Cycle Sales report on the 2025 income statement?