. Brooklyn Ltd owns and operates a chain of supermarkets throughout Australia. In January 20X4, a customer...

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Brooklyn Ltd owns and operates a chain of supermarkets throughout Australia. In January 20X4, a customer fell in one of Brooklyn Ltd's stores and broke their leg. In May 20X4 the customer commenced legal action against the company to recover damages of $2,500,000, claiming they tripped on boxes that were left unattended in a shopping aisle. Brooklyn Ltd is concerned about the impact this case may have on their reputation and is denying any responsibility for the accident. Their lawyers feel confident that they have an 85% chance of winning the case. The case is due to be settled in 20X5. Required: Describe the nature of this event and explain how it should be accounted for in the financial statements of Brooklyn Ltd for the year ended 30 June 20X4. Specify any journal entry(ies) and/or disclosures that may be required. Your answer must clearly state your position and provide the evidence that you have used to determine that position. The supporting evidence should include adequate explanation and justification of the accounting treatment required and be supported by references from Australian accounting pronouncements (including paragraph numbers where appropriate). Narrations are not required for any journal entries prepared. Brooklyn Ltd owns and operates a chain of supermarkets throughout Australia. In January 20X4, a customer fell in one of Brooklyn Ltd's stores and broke their leg. In May 20X4 the customer commenced legal action against the company to recover damages of $2,500,000, claiming they tripped on boxes that were left unattended in a shopping aisle. Brooklyn Ltd is concerned about the impact this case may have on their reputation and is denying any responsibility for the accident. Their lawyers feel confident that they have an 85% chance of winning the case. The case is due to be settled in 20X5. Required: Describe the nature of this event and explain how it should be accounted for in the financial statements of Brooklyn Ltd for the year ended 30 June 20X4. Specify any journal entry(ies) and/or disclosures that may be required. Your answer must clearly state your position and provide the evidence that you have used to determine that position. The supporting evidence should include adequate explanation and justification of the accounting treatment required and be supported by references from Australian accounting pronouncements (including paragraph numbers where appropriate). Narrations are not required for any journal entries prepared.

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