But its real importance may come from whether it establishes a principle that seems obvious to anyone but an auditor: It is material information for investors if a company is trying to report fraudulent profits, regardless of the amount.
It is the anticipation of what may come next, whether it's a botched pat-down that violates your human dignity or a public humiliation, that stokes those fears.
"She has the experience and the expertise to respond to the threats we face today, and, essentially, also to look over the horizon and prepare for the threats that may come tomorrow, whether from terrorism or the consequences and effects of climate change.
One gauge as to whether China can become rich may come down to whether it can exhort its young to reach for the moon and produce the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates.
As Hanina gets older, he may come to question whether the story of Moses actually took place.
The outcome of the negotiations may come down to whether all of the participants eventually agree on what that something will be.
One issue that may come up is whether Mr. Obama will go to Israel this year to make a major speech, and if so whether he will put forth an American peace plan.
Their chances of advancing to the finals and knocking off the two-time defending champion Lakers may come down to whether Lakers Coach Phil Jackson can find a way to neutralize Bibby and Jackson.
(One question that may come up is whether there was too much of a focus on the idea of direct action against Chick-Fil-A; same-sex marriage supporters should not shy away from at least addressing that).
Millions of people get assistance from their employers' pension schemes, but employees and employers alike may come to question whether this is a sensible use of cash if it leaves people entangled in a web of means testing.
