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Contingent Liabilities Several months ago, Maltese Chemical Company experienced a hazardous materials spill at one of its plants. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the company $916,500. The company is contesting the fine. In addition, an employee is seeking $464,500 damages related to the spill. Lastly, a homeowner has sued the company for $260,500. The homeowner lives 15 miles from the plant, but believes that the incident has reduced the home's resale value by $260,500. Maltese's legal counsel believes that it is probable that the EPA fine will stand. In addition, counsel indicates that an out-of-court settlement of $301,925 has recently been reached with the employee. The final papers will be signed next week. Counsel believes that the homeowner's case is much weaker and will be decided in favor of Maltese. Other litigation related to the spill is possible, but the damage amounts are uncertain a. Illustrate the effects of the contingent liabilities associated with the hazardous materials spill on the accounts and financial statements. If no account or activity is affected, select No effect" from the dropdown list and leave the corresponding number entry box blank. Enter account decreases and cash outflows as negative amounts Statement of Cash Balance Sheet Income Flows Statement Liabilities Stockholders' Equity Noerfect a EPA Fines Payable a Litigation claims Payable a Retained Earnings 916,500 (V 301,925 260,500 Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement No effect a Damage awards and fines expense 916,500 3 b. If other litigation related to the spill is possible, but the damage amounts are uncertain, which of the following is the best course for Maltese to follow in its reporting? Disclose the potential for litigation in a note disclosure

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