When are future events reflected in the amount of a provision?
AOn objective evidence
BWhenever management hopes
COnly on a court order
DOnly after settlement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. On objective evidence
Future events that may affect the settlement amount count only when there is sufficient objective evidence that they will occur.
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