Question

Several years ago, Grant County was sued by a former County employee for wrongful discharge. Although it was to be contested by the County, at the time of the lawsuit the attorneys believed that the County was likely to lose and the estimated amount of the ultimate judgment would be $100,000. This year, the case was finally settled with a judgment against the County of $150,000, which was paid. Assuming that the County maintains its books and records in a manner to facilitate the preparation of its government-wide financial statements, the entry in the current year should bea) Debit Expenditures $150,000; Credit Cash $150,000.b) Debit Expenses $150,000; Credit Cash $150,000.c) Debit Expenditures $50,000 and Claims payable $100,000; Credit Cash $150,000.d) Debit Expenses $50,000 and Claims payable $100,000; Credit Cash $150,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

d) Debit Expenses $50,000 and Claims payable $100,000; Credit Cash $150,000.

Explanation:

As for the information provided,

There was this law suit against the company from past several years. Where the lawyers already estimated that liability on the company will arise amounting $100,000.

Thus, on the provisional basis such claims of $100,000 would have been provided ideally.

Now, after final judgement the court had cleared about the claim which is $150,000.

Thus, entry to record such claim of $150,000 will be:

Expenses A/c Dr.               $50,000

Claims Payable A/c Dr.      $100,000

    To Cash A/c                                             $150,000