Common types of current liabilities, contingencies, and commitments follow.
a. Accounts payable
b. Bank loans and commercial paper
c. Notes payable
d. Dividends payable
e. Sales and excise taxes payable
f. Current portion of long-term debt
g. Payroll liabilities
h. Unearned revenues
i. Income taxes payable
j. Property taxes payable
k. Promotional costs
l. Product warranty liability
m. Vacation pay liability
n. Contingent liability
o. Commitment
Required
For each of the following statements, identify the type of current liability, contingency, or commitment to which it gives rise or with which it is most closely associated:
1. The board of directors declares a dividend.
2. A company signs a note due in 60 days.
3. A company has a pending lawsuit against it.
4. A company signs a contract to lease a building for five years.
5. A company arranges for a line of credit.
6. A company agrees to pay insurance costs for employees.
7. A portion of a mortgage on a building is due this year.
8. A company agrees to replace parts of a product if they fail.
9. A company has trade payables.
10. A company operates in a state that has a sales tax.
11. A company puts discount coupons in the newspaper.
12. A company earns a profit that is taxable.
13. A company owns buildings that are subject to property taxes.
14. An employee earns one day off for each month worked.