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The effect of a termination is reflected in the period the termination occurs (or earlier if it is a subsequent event attributable to balance-sheet-date conditions), with only the reasonably estimable portions of a termination claim recognized and the remainder disclosed. Controversial or undeterminable claim elements are stated at amounts estimated to be collectible or excluded and disclosed.","key_points":["Effect may be given to the parts of a termination claim determinable with reasonable certainty, with note disclosure of the status of the remainder when a reasonable estimate cannot be made in time (275-912-50-2).","Claim items of a known controversial nature shall be stated at the amount estimated to be collectible; parts too uncertain to be reasonably estimated are preferably not given effect, and if material, the circumstances shall be disclosed before the uncertainty is removed (275-912-50-3).","In extreme circumstances involving undeterminable claims, consideration shall be given to delaying issuance of the financial statements until necessary data are available (275-912-50-3).","A contract termination is reflected in the period it occurs, or earlier if it is a subsequent event before issuance attributable to conditions existing at the balance sheet date; the effective date of termination is when the contractor acquires the right to receive payment on the terminated portion (275-912-50-4).","If information is insufficient to predict the effect of a very recent termination, the best available information shall be disclosed in the notes in conformity with Topic 450 (275-912-50-4).","Significant items of a known controversial nature shall be disclosed in the notes even if ultimate amounts realizable are not determinable (275-912-50-5).","If indicators (notice of possible termination, performance problems, procurement cutbacks) suggest a termination that would materially affect operations, the circumstances and potential effects shall be disclosed in the notes (275-912-50-6)."],"categories":["Disclosure","Contingencies and guarantees","Industry-specific","Presentation"],"audience_level":"intermediate","student_note":"Exam traps here are timing and measurement: the termination is recognized when the contractor acquires the right to payment (or earlier as a Type I subsequent event), and only reasonably estimable amounts are recorded — uncertain or controversial elements get disclosed, not accrued. 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