B-03.03 Expense recognition principle The recognition of an expense usually occurs based on one of the following three intrinsic principles: (a) Associating cause and effect (b) Systematic and rational allocation (c) Immediate recognition Evaluate the following items and determine the intrinsic principle that establishes the basis by which it is be recorded as an expense. (1) The cost of a building used in the business. (2) The cost of merchandise sold to customers. (3) Rental costs under a three-year lease agreement. (4) The cost of a rebate offered on goods sold to customers. (5) An uninsured storm loss. (6) Commissions paid to a sales person.