Which of the following would NOT be shown as a contingent liability?
A) Estimated future cost of providing superannuation for work already carried out by employees
B) A dispute with the taxation department where legal advice suggests that the company will win the dispute
C) A company providing a guarantee to a lender for a loan taken out by a subsidiary company where a default on the loan is very unlikely
D) A company defending a claim for unspecified damages where the amount of the claim cannot be reliably measured

Question

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Estimated future costs for superannuation are not contingent liabilities; they are recognized as liabilities because they are obligations for work already performed. Contingent liabilities depend on uncertain future events.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Shown as a Contingent