Muscat Oil is being sued for price-fixing and environmental damage. The litigation started this year and is expected to last five years. There is no doubt that Muscat Oil is guilty, but the settlement cost will be between $3 billion and $22 billion. Briefly explain how Muscat Oil would address this in its current year's financial statements. [4 Marks]
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