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    Question

    A company records a contingent liability for a pending

    lawsuit. As per accounting standards, which of the following is true about how it should be reflected in the financial statements?
    A Shown as a liability on balance sheet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Recorded as an asset Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Disclosed in notes unless probability of outflow is remote Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Written off from capital reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No action required until final verdict Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the books unless probable and measurable, but are disclosed in notes if possible (as per AS 29 or Ind AS 37).

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