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 | ||||||||