Asked by DYLAN PANGIA on Jun 09, 2024

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Which of the following contingencies is usually not accrued in the accounts?

A) uninsured risk of property loss by fire or other hazards
B) guarantees of indebtedness of others
C) noncollectibility of receivables
D) agreements to repurchase receivables that have been sold

Uninsured Risk

Risk that has not been covered by an insurance policy, leaving the individual or business exposed to potential financial loss.

Indebtedness Guarantees

Commitments made by one party to assume responsibility for the debt obligation of another party if that party fails to make payment.

Noncollectibility Receivables

Accounts receivable that are considered unlikely to be collected by a business.

  • Identify and differentiate between types of contingencies and their treatment in financial statements.
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Michael BertrandJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Contingencies that are not likely to occur or cannot be estimated reliably are not accrued in the accounts, and the uninsured risk of property loss by fire or other hazards falls under this category. Rather, companies typically disclose such contingencies in their notes to the financial statements. Choices B, C, and D are usually accrued in the accounts because these are reasonably possible or probable events that could result in future outflows of economic resources.