Question

A potential obligation that depends on the future outcome of past events is a contingent liability. true false

Answer 1

Answer:

TRUE

Explanation:

A potential obligation that depends on the future outcome of past events is a contingent liability!

- An obligation is something that is to be done

- A potential obligation is a thing or activity that is among the options of stuff that can be done

- When something depends on the future outcome of past events, it introduces or carries with it, the cost of waiting (for future outcomes)

- A contingent liability is something that poses probability of loss instead of gain. The opposite of liability is asset.

So in business, a potential obligation or action that depends on the future outcome of past events is a contingent loss rather than gain.