On January 1, 2021, a Dune Corporation truck was in an accident with an auto driven by R. Bell. Dune received notice on January 12, 2021, of a lawsuit for $700,000 in damages for personal injuries suffered by Bell. Dune Corporation’s legal counsel believes it is probable that Bell will be awarded an estimated amount in the range between $200,000 and $500,000, Dune’s accounting year ends on December 31, and the 2020 financial statements were issued on March 31, 2021.  What amount of provision should Dune accrue on December 31, 2020?

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On January 1, 2021, a Dune Corporation truck was in an accident with an auto driven by R. Bell. Dune received notice on January 12, 2021, of a lawsuit for $700,000 in damages for personal injuries suffered by Bell. Dune Corporation’s legal counsel believes it is probable that Bell will be awarded an estimated amount in the range between $200,000 and $500,000, Dune’s accounting year ends on December 31, and the 2020 financial statements were issued on March 31, 2021.

 What amount of provision should Dune accrue on December 31, 2020? 

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