19) Stock dividends and stock splits are similar in that both do not change total...

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19) Stock dividends and stock splits are similar in that both do not change total stockholders equity. (True/False)

20) A company must accrue a liability for sick pay that accumulates but does not vest. (True/False)

21) A company may exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if the firm can demonstrate an ability to complete a refinancing. (True/False)

22) Federal income taxes should be included in an employers payroll tax expense. (True/False)

23) A pending court case with a probable favorable outcome is an example of a contingent liability. (True/False)

24) XYZ Company is being sued for illness caused to local residents as a result of negligence on the companys part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from its plant. XYZs lawyer states that it is probable that XYZ will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgement costing XYZ anywhere from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $4,000,000. As a result of the above facts, XYZ should accrue a loss contingency of $1,000,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $5,000,000. (True/False)

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