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BE13-11 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 $300,000. In light of this case, Buchanan is considering establishing a $100,000 self- insurance allowance. What entry(ies), if any, should Buchanan record to recognize this loss contingency

BE13-12Calaf’s Drillers erects and places into service an off-shore oil platform on January 1, 2015, at a cost of $10,000,000. Calaf is legally required to dismantle and remove the platform at the end of its useful life in 10 years. Calaf estimates it will cost $1,000,000 to dismantle and remove the platform at the end of its useful life in 10 years. (The fair value at January 1, 2015, of the dismantle and removal costs is $450,000.) Prepare the entry to record the asset retirement obligation.