alleryStart learning →Which term describes a situation whose gain or loss depends on uncertain future events?
AAccrual
BContingency
CProvision
DReserve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Contingency
Its outcome is fixed only when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur, which is exactly what a contingency is.
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