Multiple Choice
If a loss contingency related to a lawsuit against a firm is deemed to have a high probability of requiring ultimate payment and can be reasonably estimated, then the proper accounting treatment of the loss contingency will
A) decrease the debt/equity ratio.
B) decrease the debt/asset ratio.
C) decrease earnings per share.
D) increase net income.
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