Here, it is not a potential liability, but a potential asset
The principle of PRUDENCE is important here, it must be harder to show a potential asset in your accounts than it is a potential
liability
This is achieved by changing the probability test
For a potential (contingent) asset - it needs to be virtually certain (rather than just probable)
Probability test for Contingent Liabilities
Remote chance of paying out - Do nothing
Possible chance of paying out - Disclosure
Probable chance of paying out - Create a provision
Probability test for Contingent Assets
Remote chance of receiving - Do nothing
Possible chance of receiving - Do nothing
Probable chance of receiving - Disclosure
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