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Which accounting concept states that only transactions that can be expressed in terms of money should be recorded?
Which accounting concept states that only transactions that can be expressed in terms of money should be recorded?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental accounting assumptions?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental accounting assumptions?
Which accounting principle states that expenses should be recognized in the same accounting period as the revenues to which they relate?
Which accounting principle states that expenses should be recognized in the same accounting period as the revenues to which they relate?
Which accounting convention states that the financial statements should be prepared under the assumption that the business will continue to operate indefinitely?
Which accounting convention states that the financial statements should be prepared under the assumption that the business will continue to operate indefinitely?
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Which accounting principle states that assets should be recorded at their original cost?
Which accounting principle states that assets should be recorded at their original cost?
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Which accounting concept states that accounting records and statements should be prepared under the assumption that the business will continue to operate indefinitely?
Which accounting concept states that accounting records and statements should be prepared under the assumption that the business will continue to operate indefinitely?
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Which accounting principle states that revenues should be recognized when they are earned, regardless of when the cash is received?
Which accounting principle states that revenues should be recognized when they are earned, regardless of when the cash is received?
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Which accounting convention states that financial statements should be prepared using the same accounting methods and procedures from one period to another?
Which accounting convention states that financial statements should be prepared using the same accounting methods and procedures from one period to another?
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Which accounting principle states that expenses should be recognized in the same accounting period as the revenues to which they relate?
Which accounting principle states that expenses should be recognized in the same accounting period as the revenues to which they relate?
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Which accounting concept states that only transactions that can be expressed in terms of money should be recorded?
Which accounting concept states that only transactions that can be expressed in terms of money should be recorded?
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Study Notes
Accounting Concepts and Principles
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Monetary Unit Concept: Dictates that only transactions expressible in monetary terms are recorded, ensuring clarity and consistency in financial statements.
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Fundamental Accounting Assumptions: The three key assumptions do not include the Matching Principle; the actual assumptions are Economic Entity, Going Concern, and Monetary Unit assumptions.
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Matching Principle: Mandates that expenses are recognized in the same accounting period as the relevant revenues, linking costs directly to income for accurate reporting.
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Going Concern Convention: Assumes the business will continue to operate indefinitely, which influences how assets and liabilities are valued and reported.
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Historical Cost Principle: States that assets should be recorded at their original cost, providing reliability and verifiability for financial statements.
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Going Concern Concept: Similar to the convention, this concept reassures that financial records are prepared with the assumption of ongoing operations, affecting valuation methods.
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Revenue Recognition Principle: Indicates that revenues must be recognized when earned, irrespective of cash receipt timing, aligning income reporting with performance.
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Consistency Convention: Requires that financial statements maintain the same accounting methods and procedures across periods, enabling comparability of financial data.
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Repeated Mention of Matching Principle: Reiterates the importance of recognizing expenses in the same period as associated revenues to achieve accurate financial reporting.
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Test your knowledge of basic accounting concepts, principles, and conventions with this quiz. Learn about fundamental accounting assumptions and how they impact the recording of transactions and events. Enhance your understanding of concepts such as going concern, consistency, and accrual.
