An event that gives rise to a present obligation but which cannot be measured with sufficient reliability is an example of a: Reading required Learning objective 9.3 on page 254Group of answer choicesprovision.accrual.contingent liability.liability.
Question
An event that gives rise to a present obligation but which cannot be measured with sufficient reliability is an example of a: Reading required Learning objective 9.3 on page 254Group of answer choicesprovision.accrual.contingent liability.liability.
Solution
AASB 137/IAS 37 defines a contingent liability as:
- A possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity; or
- A present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
In the given scenario, the event gives rise to a present obligation, but it cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. This fits the definition of a contingent liability as per AASB 137/IAS 37.
So, the correct answer is "contingent liability".
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