alleryStart learning →A loss is probable but its amount cannot be reasonably estimated. What is done?
ADisclose it only
BProvide in full
CIgnore the loss
DBook it as an asset
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Disclose it only
Because the estimate condition fails, the loss is disclosed rather than provided for, unless it is remote.
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