Accounting · Provisions and Contingencies
Merik Co is preparing its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X5. In December 20X5, the government enacted new health and safety legislation. This legislation requires all manufacturing entities to install specialized smoke filters by 30 June 20X6. Merik Co estimates the cost of these filters to be $800,000. As of 31 December 20X5, Merik Co has not yet installed the filters. Additionally, Merik Co has a reliably forecast operating loss of $2 million for the upcoming year ending 31 December 20X6. In accordance with IAS 37, what total amount should be recognized as a provision in Merik Co's statement of financial position as at 31 December 20X5?
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