Requirement 4
The likelihood of loss is reasonably possible rather than probable, so no journal
entry is recorded. However, full disclosure of the contingent liability and the
Problem 8-8B
Requirement 1
The contingent liability is reasonably possible and can be reasonably estimated
within a range. Because the loss is not probable, no journal entry for a loss and
Requirement 2
The contingent liability is probable and reasonably estimable, so it must be
reported. Because the estimate of the loss is a range where no amount within the
range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount of the range
will be recorded as follows:
Loss
1,500,000
The range of the potential loss (from $1.5 to $2.25 million) should also be
disclosed.
Requirement 3
Authors Academic Publishing has a contingent gain that is probable and can be
reasonably estimated at $3 million. Contingent gains are not recorded until the gain
Problem 8-9B
Requirement 1
($ in millions)
Total
Current
Assets
÷
Total
Current
Liabilities
= Current
Ratio
United Airlines (0.97) has the best current ratio followed by Southwest (0.91).