Question

Which one of the following conditions is not a requirement for an item to be recorded as a liability on a company's balance sheet?
a) It involves a probable future sacrifice of economic resources by the company.
b) It reduces the market value of the company.
c) It involves a probable future sacrifice to another entity.
d) It a present obligation, arising from a past transaction or event.

Answer 1

Answer:

c) It involves a probable future sacrifice to another entity.

Explanation:

A Liability is defined by the Conceptual Framework as Present Obligation of the entity as a result of past event, the settlement of which will result in the outflow of future economic benefits from the entity.

Additionally liabilities are meant to reduce the market value of the company.