Which of the following statements about contingent assets and contingent liabilities are correct? 1. A contingent asset should be disclosed by note if an inflow of economic benefits is probable. 2. A contingent liability should be disclosed by note if it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required, with no provision being made. 3. No disclosure is required for a contingent liability if it is not probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required. 4. No disclosure is required for either a contingent liability or a contingent asset if the likelihood of a payment or receipt is remote. A 1 and 4 only C 2, 3 and 4 B 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 4

Which of the following statements about contingent assets and contingent liabilities are correct? 1. A contingent asset should be disclosed by note if an inflow of economic benefits is probable. 2. A contingent liability should be disclosed by note if it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required, with no provision being made. 3. No disclosure is required for a contingent liability if it is not probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required. 4. No disclosure is required for either a contingent liability or a contingent asset if the likelihood of a payment or receipt is remote. A 1 and 4 only C 2, 3 and 4 B 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 4

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