In: Accounting
Per IFRS, a contingent item with a probability of 65% would be considered to be:
Select one:
a. Probable
b. More than probable
c. A provision
d. Less than probable
| Answer: Option A - Probable | ||||||||
| A contingent item with a probability of 65% would be considered as Probable | ||||||||
| In terms of likelihood of an event if the probability is between 60% to 85% then it | ||||||||
| considered as probable | ||||||||
| Additional Explaination for Option c) | ||||||||
| A provision can be made as per IFRS if 3 conditions are satisfied | ||||||||
| i) Present obligation from Past Event | ||||||||
| ii) Outflow of economic benefit is probable | ||||||||
| iii) Amount can be reliabily estimated | ||||||||
| In this question since the data regarding these conditions is not mentioned therefore | ||||||||
| anything cannot be commented regarding making of a provision for Contingent item | ||||||||