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03 October 2009 what is contingent liability?

03 October 2009 contingent liability is:
(a) a possible obligation that arises from past events and the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the enterprise;

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(b) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because:

(i) it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or

(ii) a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation cannot be made.

03 October 2009 Contingent liability is a liability which may or may not materilize on the happening or non happening of certain event.




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