Presented below are the assumptions, principles, and constraints used in this chapter. (a) Economic entity assumption (f)

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Presented below are the assumptions, principles, and constraints used in this chapter.

(a) Economic entity assumption

(f) Revenue recognition principle

(b) Going concern assumption (g) Matching principle

(c) Monetary unit assumption (h) Cost principle

(d) Time period assumption (i) Materiality

(e) Full disclosure principle (j) Conservatism Identify by letter the accounting assumption, principle, or constraint that describes each situation below. Do not use a letter more than once.
1. Assets are not stated at their liquidation value. (Do not use cost principle.)
2. The death of the president is not recorded in the accounts.
3. Pencil sharpeners are expensed when purchased.
4. Depreciation is recorded in the accounts over the life of an asset. (Do not use the going concern assumption.)
5. Each entity is kept as a unit distinct from its owner or owners.
6. Reporting must be done at defined intervals.
7. Revenue is recorded at the point of sale.
8. When in doubt, it is better to understate rather than overstate net income.
9. All important information related to inventories is presented in the footnotes or in the financial statements.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780471169208

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso

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