Pacific Cruise Lines is a defendant in litigation involving a swimming accident on one of its three cruise ships. Required:
For each of the following scenarios, determine the appropriate way to report the situation. Explain your reasoning and record any necessary entry.

a. The likelihood of a payment occurring is probable, and the estimated amount is $1.2 million.
b. The likelihood of a payment occurring is probable, and the amount is estimated to be in the range of $1 to $l.5 million.
c. The likelihood of a payment occurring is reasonably possible, and the estimated amount is $1.2 million.
d. The likelihood of a payment occurring is remote, while the estimated potential amount is.$1.2 million.

Identify the accounting assumption or principle that is described below. (a) select the accounting assumption or principle is the rationale for why plant assets are not reported at liquidation value. (note: do not use the historical cost principle.) (b) select the accounting assumption or principle indicates that personal and business record-keeping should be separately maintained. (c) select the accounting assumption or principle assumes that the dollar is the "measuring stick" used to report on financial performance. (d) select the accounting assumption or principle separates financial information into time periods for reporting purposes. (e) select the accounting assumption or principle measurement basis used when a reliable estimate of fair value is not available. (f) select the accounting assumption or principle dictates that companies should disclose all circumstances and events that make a difference to financial statement users.

Who is not spending wisely? erika goes shopping and saves her receipts. she totals how much she spent and writes it down. mia needs to buy a new pair of shoes because she joined the soccer team. she looks at newspaper ads to find the best price. lauren has been thinking about getting a puppy for a long time. she walks by the pet store at the mall and decides to get a puppy. erin makes a purchase online using a credit card. she knows that she can pay the entire bill when it arrives.

Darlene has a balance of 3980 on a credit card with an apr of 22.8% paying off her balance and which of these lengths of time will result in her paying the least amount of interest?