McGraw-Hill /Irwin © 2009 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
CURRENT LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENCIESAND CONTINGENCIES
Chapter 13
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Characteristics of LiabilitiesCharacteristics of Liabilities
. . . Resulting from past
transactions or events.
. . . Resulting from past
transactions or events.
. . . Arising from
present obligations
to other entities . . .
. . . Arising from
present obligations
to other entities . . .
Probable future
sacrifices of economic
benefits . . .
Probable future
sacrifices of economic
benefits . . .
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What is a Current Liability?What is a Current Liability?
LIABILITIESLIABILITIES
Long-term LiabilitiesLong-term Liabilities
Expected to be satisfied with current assets or by
the creation of other current liabilities.
Expected to be satisfied with current assets or by
the creation of other current liabilities.
Current LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities
Obligations payable within one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer.
Obligations payable within one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer.
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Current LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Short-term notes payable
Accrued expenses
Cash dividends payable
Taxes payable
Accounts payable
Unearned revenues
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Open Accounts and NotesOpen Accounts and NotesAccounts Payable
Obligations to suppliers for goods purchased on open account.
Trade Notes PayableSimilar to accounts payable, but recognized by a written promissory note.
Short-term Notes PayableCash borrowed from the bank and recognized by a promissory note.
• Credit linesPrearranged agreements with a bank that allow a company to borrow cash without following normal loan procedures and paperwork.
Accounts PayableObligations to suppliers for goods purchased on open account.
Trade Notes PayableSimilar to accounts payable, but recognized by a written promissory note.
Short-term Notes PayableCash borrowed from the bank and recognized by a promissory note.
• Credit linesPrearranged agreements with a bank that allow a company to borrow cash without following normal loan procedures and paperwork.
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InterestInterest
Interest on notes is calculated as follows:
Amount borrowed
Amount borrowed
Interest rate is always stated as an annual
rate.
Interest rate is always stated as an annual
rate.
Interest owed is adjusted for the
portion of the year that the face
amount is outstanding.
Interest owed is adjusted for the
portion of the year that the face
amount is outstanding.
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Interest-Bearing NotesInterest-Bearing Notes
On September 1, Eagle Boats borrows $80,000 from Cooke Bank. The note is due in 6 months and has a
stated interest rate of 9%.Record the borrowing on September 1.
On September 1, Eagle Boats borrows $80,000 from Cooke Bank. The note is due in 6 months and has a
stated interest rate of 9%.Record the borrowing on September 1.
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How much interest is due to Cooke Bank at year-end, on December 31?
a. $2,400
b. $3,600
c. $7,200
d. $87,200
How much interest is due to Cooke Bank at year-end, on December 31?
a. $2,400
b. $3,600
c. $7,200
d. $87,200
Interest-Bearing NotesInterest-Bearing Notes
Interest is calculated as: Face Annual Time to Amount Rate maturity
$80,000 9% 4/12
$2,400 interest due to Cooke Bank.
Interest is calculated as: Face Annual Time to Amount Rate maturity
$80,000 9% 4/12
$2,400 interest due to Cooke Bank.
× ×
× ×
=
=
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Interest-Bearing NotesInterest-Bearing Notes
Assume Eagle Boats’ year-end is December 31.
Record the necessary adjustment at year-end.
Assume Eagle Boats’ year-end is December 31.
Record the necessary adjustment at year-end.
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Interest-bearing NotesInterest-bearing Notes
Assume Eagle Boats’ year-end is December 31.
Record the necessary journal entry whenthe note matures on February 28.
Assume Eagle Boats’ year-end is December 31.
Record the necessary journal entry whenthe note matures on February 28.
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Noninterest-Bearing NotesNoninterest-Bearing Notes
Notes without a stated interest rate carry an implicit, or effective rate.
The face of the note includes the amount borrowed and the interest.
Notes without a stated interest rate carry an implicit, or effective rate.
The face of the note includes the amount borrowed and the interest.
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On May 1, Batter-Up, Inc. issued a one-year, noninterest-bearing note with a face amount
of $10,600 in exchange for equipmentvalued at $10,000.
How much interest will Batter-Up pay on the note?
On May 1, Batter-Up, Inc. issued a one-year, noninterest-bearing note with a face amount
of $10,600 in exchange for equipmentvalued at $10,000.
How much interest will Batter-Up pay on the note?
Interest = Face Amount - Amount Borrowed
= $10,600 - $10,000
= $600
Interest = Face Amount - Amount Borrowed
= $10,600 - $10,000
= $600
Noninterest-Bearing NotesNoninterest-Bearing Notes
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Noninterest-Bearing NotesNoninterest-Bearing Notes
On May 1, Batter-Up, Inc. issued a one-year, noninterest-bearing note with a face amount
of $10,600 in exchange for equipmentvalued at $10,000.
What is the effective interest rate on the note?
On May 1, Batter-Up, Inc. issued a one-year, noninterest-bearing note with a face amount
of $10,600 in exchange for equipmentvalued at $10,000.
What is the effective interest rate on the note?
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Commercial PaperCommercial Paper
Commercial paper is a term used for unsecured notes issued in minimum
denominations of $25,000 with maturities ranging from 30 days to 270 days.
Commercial paper is a term used for unsecured notes issued in minimum
denominations of $25,000 with maturities ranging from 30 days to 270 days.
Normally, commercial paper is issued directly to the lender and is backed by a line of credit with a bank.Normally, commercial paper is issued directly to the lender and is backed by a line of credit with a bank.
Commercial paper is recorded in thesame manner as notes payable.
Commercial paper is recorded in thesame manner as notes payable.
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Salaries, Commissions, and BonusesSalaries, Commissions, and Bonuses
Compensation expenses such as salaries, commissions, and bonuses
are liabilities at the balance sheet date if earned but unpaid.
These accrued expenses/accrued liabilities
are recorded with an adjusting entry prior to
preparing financial statements.
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Liabilities from Advance CollectionsLiabilities from Advance Collections
Refundable DepositsAdvances from CustomersCollections for Third Parties
Refundable DepositsAdvances from CustomersCollections for Third Parties
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A Closer Look at the Current andA Closer Look at the Current andNoncurrent ClassificationNoncurrent Classification
Current maturities of long-term obligations are usually reclassified and reported as current
liabilities if they are payable within the upcoming year (or operating cycle, if longer than a year).
Current maturities of long-term obligations are usually reclassified and reported as current
liabilities if they are payable within the upcoming year (or operating cycle, if longer than a year).
Debt that is callable (due on demand) by the lender in the coming year, (or operating cycle, if
longer than a year) should be classified as a current liability, even if the debt is not expected to
be called.
Debt that is callable (due on demand) by the lender in the coming year, (or operating cycle, if
longer than a year) should be classified as a current liability, even if the debt is not expected to
be called.
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The ability to refinance on a long-term basiscan be demonstrated by an: existing refinancing agreement, or actual financing prior to issuance of the financial statements.
The ability to refinance on a long-term basiscan be demonstrated by an: existing refinancing agreement, or actual financing prior to issuance of the financial statements.
Short-Term Obligations ExpectedShort-Term Obligations Expectedto be Refinancedto be Refinanced
A company may reclassify a short-term liability as long-term only if two conditions are met:
A company may reclassify a short-term liability as long-term only if two conditions are met:
It has the intent to refinance on a long-term basis.
It has the intent to refinance on a long-term basis.
It has demonstrated the ability to refinance.
It has demonstrated the ability to refinance.
and
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ContingenciesContingencies
A loss contingency is an existing uncertain situation
involving potential loss depending on whether
some future event occurs.
A loss contingency is an existing uncertain situation
involving potential loss depending on whether
some future event occurs.
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ContingenciesContingencies
Two factors affect whether a loss contingency must be accrued and
reported as a liability:1. the likelihood that the confirming event
will occur.2. whether the loss amount can be
reasonably estimated.
Two factors affect whether a loss contingency must be accrued and
reported as a liability:1. the likelihood that the confirming event
will occur.2. whether the loss amount can be
reasonably estimated.
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Contingencies – Likelihood of OccurrenceContingencies – Likelihood of Occurrence
ProbableA confirming event is likely to occur.
Reasonably PossibleThe chance the confirming event will occur is more than remote, but less than likely.
RemoteThe chance the confirming event will occur is slight.
ProbableA confirming event is likely to occur.
Reasonably PossibleThe chance the confirming event will occur is more than remote, but less than likely.
RemoteThe chance the confirming event will occur is slight.
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KnownReasonably
PossibleNot Reasonably
Estimable
Liability accrued and disclosure note
Liability accrued and disclosure note
Disclosure note only
Disclosure note only
Disclosure note only
Disclosure note only
No disclosure required
No disclosure required
No disclosure required
Dollar Amount of Potential Loss
Likelihood
Probable
Reasonably possible
Remote
ContingenciesContingencies
A loss contingency is accrued only if a loss is probable and the amount can reasonably be estimated.
A loss contingency is accrued only if a loss is probable and the amount can reasonably be estimated.
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Product Warranties and GuaranteesProduct Warranties and Guarantees
Product warranties inevitably entail costs.The amount of those costs can be reasonably
estimated using commonly available estimation techniques.
The estimate requires the following entry:
Product warranties inevitably entail costs.The amount of those costs can be reasonably
estimated using commonly available estimation techniques.
The estimate requires the following entry:
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Extended WarrantiesExtended Warranties
Extended warranties are sold separately from the product.
The related revenue is not earned until: Claims are made against the extended
warranty, or The extended warranty period expires.
Extended warranties are sold separately from the product.
The related revenue is not earned until: Claims are made against the extended
warranty, or The extended warranty period expires.
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PremiumsPremiums
Premiums included with the product are expensed in the period of sale.
Premiums that are contingent on action by the customer require accounting similar to warranties.
Premiums included with the product are expensed in the period of sale.
Premiums that are contingent on action by the customer require accounting similar to warranties.
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Litigation ClaimsLitigation Claims
The majority of medium and large-size corporations annually report loss contingencies due to litigation.
The most common disclosure is a note to the financial statements.
The majority of medium and large-size corporations annually report loss contingencies due to litigation.
The most common disclosure is a note to the financial statements.
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Subsequent EventsSubsequent Events
Events occurring between the year-end date and report date can affect the appearance of disclosures on the
financial statements.
Events occurring between the year-end date and report date can affect the appearance of disclosures on the
financial statements.
Fiscal Year Ends Financial Statements
ClarificationCause of Loss Contingency
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Unasserted Claims and AssessmentsUnasserted Claims and Assessments
Is a claimIs a claimor assessmentor assessment
probable?probable?
Is a claimIs a claimor assessmentor assessment
probable?probable?No
Yes
NoNodisclosuredisclosure
neededneeded
NoNodisclosuredisclosure
neededneeded
UnassertedUnassertedclaimclaim
UnassertedUnassertedclaimclaim
Evaluate (a) the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome andEvaluate (a) the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and(b) whether the dollar amount can be estimated.(b) whether the dollar amount can be estimated.
An estimated loss and contingent liability would beaccrued if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the
amount can be reasonably estimated.
Evaluate (a) the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome andEvaluate (a) the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and(b) whether the dollar amount can be estimated.(b) whether the dollar amount can be estimated.
An estimated loss and contingent liability would beaccrued if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the
amount can be reasonably estimated.
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Gain ContingenciesGain Contingencies
As a general rule, we As a general rule, we never record never record GAINGAIN
contingenciescontingencies..
Note that the prior rules have Note that the prior rules have supported the recording of supported the recording of LOSSLOSS
contingencies.contingencies.
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Employers incur several expenses
and liabilities from having employees.
Appendix 13 ─ Payroll-Related LiabilitiesAppendix 13 ─ Payroll-Related Liabilities
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FICA Taxes
Medicare Taxes
Federal Income Tax
State and Local Income Taxes
Voluntary Deductions
Gross Pay
Net Pay
Payroll-Related LiabilitiesPayroll-Related Liabilities
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Amounts withheld depend on the employee’s earnings, tax rates, and number of withholding allowances.
Employers must pay the taxes withheldfrom employees’ gross pay to the appropriate government agency.
Employers must pay the taxes withheldfrom employees’ gross pay to the appropriate government agency.
Federal Income Tax
State and Local Income Taxes
Employees’ Withholding TaxesEmployees’ Withholding Taxes
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FICA Taxes Medicare Taxes
6.2% of the first $108,000earned in the year.
1.45% of all wagesearned in the year.
Employers must pay withheld taxesto the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Employers must pay withheld taxes
to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Employees’ Withholding TaxesEmployees’ Withholding Taxes
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
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Amounts withheld depend on the employee’s request.
Employers owe voluntary amounts withheld from employees’ gross pay to the designated agency.Employers owe voluntary amounts withheld from employees’ gross pay to the designated agency.
Voluntary Deductions
Examples include union dues, savings accounts, pension contributions, insurance premiums, charities.
Examples include union dues, savings accounts, pension contributions, insurance premiums, charities.
Voluntary DeductionsVoluntary Deductions
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FICA TaxesMedicare
TaxesFederal and
State Unemployment
Taxes
Employers pay amounts equal to that withheld from the employee’s gross pay.
Employers pay amounts equal to that withheld from the employee’s gross pay.
Employers’ Payroll TaxesEmployers’ Payroll Taxes
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6.2% on the first $7,000 of wages paid to each employee (A credit up to 5.4% is
given for SUTA paid.)
Federal Unemployment Tax
Act (FUTA)
Basic rate of 5.4% on the first $7,000 of
wages paid to each employee (Merit
ratings may lower SUTA rates.)
StateUnemployment Tax
Act (SUTA)
Federal and StateFederal and StateUnemployment TaxesUnemployment Taxes
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Fringe BenefitsFringe Benefits
In addition to salaries and wages,withholding taxes, and payroll taxes, most companies provide a variety
of fringe benefits.
In addition to salaries and wages,withholding taxes, and payroll taxes, most companies provide a variety
of fringe benefits.
Healthinsurancepremiums
Healthinsurancepremiums
Lifeinsurancepremiums
Lifeinsurancepremiums
Retirementplan
contributions
Retirementplan
contributions
Employers must pay the amounts promised to fund employee fringe benefits to the designated agency.Employers must pay the amounts promised to fund employee fringe benefits to the designated agency.
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