On January 30, 2016, a suit was filed against Frazier Corporationunder the Environmental Protection Act. OnAugust 6, 2017, Frazier Corporation agreed to settle theaction and pay $920,000 in damages to certain currentand former employees. How should this settlement bereported in the 2017 financial statements? Discuss.

On January 30, 2016, a suit was filed against Frazier Corporationunder the Environmental Protection Act. OnAugust 6, 2017, Frazier Corporation agreed to settle theaction and pay $920,000 in damages to certain currentand former employees. How should this settlement bereported in the 2017 financial statements? Discuss.

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