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Buchanan Company recently was sued by a competitor for patent infringement. Attorneys have determined that it...

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.)

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Litigation Expense 305090
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