The Commonwealth of Virginia filed suit in October 2014, against Northern Timber

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The Commonwealth of Virginia filed suit in October 2014, against Northern Timber Corporation seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of environmental laws regulating forest conservation. When the inar lCleal tile ait:rrierits wes 1.WAKxf In 2015 No! IKXTl had not K:atiKx1!%" ik:rIKTIt WTih siak athomes but legal counsel advised Northern Timber that it was probable the ultimate settlement would be $1,700,000 in penalties. The following entry was recorded: Loss-litigation ,0,x Liability-litigation 1,700,000 Late in 2016, a settlement was reached with state authorities to pay a total of $1,160,000 to cover the cost of violations. Required 1. Prepare any journal entries related to the change. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the revision of the liability on the basis of the new estimate. Note: Enter debits before credits. Event General Journal De bit Credit Record entry Clear entry View general journal

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liability litigation Dr 540000

Cr gain litigation 540000

liability litigation = 1700000 - 1160000 = 540000

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