Intermediate Accounting
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Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.13BE
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Contingent liability is one form of liability that arises based on a particular outcome of a specific event. They are possible obligation that might arise or might not arise based on the future events. It is otherwise called as probable liability or eventual liability. Following are examples of contingencies:
- Income tax disputes
- Discounted notes receivable
- Lawsuits
- Debt guarantees
- Failure to follow government regulations
To report: Contingent loss (liability)
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Exercise 5-12
The president of Normolle Mfg. Co. which manufactures only one product,
requests an analysis of the causes of the change in gross profit. An investigation
reveals the following:
Sales
Cost of Sales
Gross Profit
2020
Amount
P1,224,000
700,800
P523,200
Per Unit
P10.20
5.84
P4.36
2019
Amount
P1,000,000
600,000
P400,000
Per Unit
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1. A detailed analysis of the causes for the change in gross profit graphically.
P10.00
6.00
P4.00
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