Current and Noncurrent Liabilities: Intermediate Financial Accounting II Quiz – Chapter 13

Summary

Current and noncurrent liabilities are types of debts a company owes. Liabilities are reported on a company's balance sheet. The document explains how to classify and report them.

Current liabilities

Current liabilities are debts due within one year. They include advance payments for goods or services. They also include accrued liabilities. These are expenses incurred but not yet paid.

Noncurrent liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities are debts due after one year. They include long-term notes payable. Companies may refinance these debts. This changes how they are reported.

Accrued liabilities

Accrued liabilities are expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid. They include payroll taxes and unemployment claims. They also include warranties and asset retirement obligations.

Contingent liabilities

Contingent liabilities are possible debts that may occur. They are reported if the likelihood of occurrence is probable. They are also reported if the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

Key terms

Current liability

A debt due within one year.

Noncurrent liability

A debt due after one year.

Accrued liability

An expense incurred but not yet paid.

Contingent liability

A possible debt that may occur.

Asset retirement obligation

A legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset.

Matching principle

Expenses are matched to the related revenue earned.

Questions this document helps with

• How do you classify a liability as current or noncurrent?
• What are accrued liabilities?
• When should a contingent liability be reported?

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