This course offers an overview of the accounting and financial reporting obligations related to litigation. It covers the classification of litigation outcomes as probable, reasonably possible, or remote, along with guidance on evaluating, recognizing, measuring, and disclosing litigation-related contingencies.
Course Publication Date:
April 08, 2025
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
self study membership or
all access membership or can be purchased for
$10.00!
| Author: | Kelen Camehl |
| Course No: | ACT-LITIGFS-29005 |
| Recommended CPE: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self Study |
| Level of Knowledge: | Overview |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Recommended Field of Study: | Accounting
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Learning Objectives
- Identify when to accrue a liability for litigation-related contingencies under ASC 450-20.
- Differentiate between probable, reasonably possible, and remote litigation outcomes.
- Recognize the role of legal counsel in the litigation process.
- Identify the appropriate financial statement disclosures for litigation-related contingencies.