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Contingent liabilities should be recorded in the accounts when ________________.
  1. It is probable that the future event will occur
  2. Either A or B
  3. The amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated
  4. Both A and B

A
It is probable that the future event will occur
B
Both A and B
C
Either A or B
D
The amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated
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The correct option is C Both A and B
Contingent liability is an estimated liability which may arise due to a future event or incident. The contingent liability to be shown in the notes to account. It should be recorded only when it is based on a probable future event and the amount can reasonably estimated.

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