Buchanan Company recently was sued by a competitor for patent infringement. Attorneys have determined that it is probable that Buchanan will lose the case and that a reasonable estimate of damages to be paid by Buchanan is $305,090. In light of this case, Buchanan is considering establishing a $112,720 self-insurance allowance. What entry, if any, should Buchanan record to recognize this loss contingency? (If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Dr Lawsuit Expense 305,090

Cr Lawsuit Liability 305,090

Dr Lawsuit Loss 112,720

Cr Lawsuit Liability 112,720

Explanation:

Preparation of Journal entries

Based on the information given we were told that Buchanan had to paid the amount of $305,090 for damages which means that the Journal entry will be:

Dr Lawsuit Expense 305,090

Cr Lawsuit Liability 305,090

Based on the information given we were told that he was considering to establish the amount of $112,720 as a self insurance allowance which means that the Journal entry will be:

Dr Lawsuit Loss 112,720

Cr Lawsuit Liability 112,720

if you use only 25 for your entertainment and only 200 for the groceries that you really need and take out the 50 per month for the computer then that should be enough