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3 The adjusting process at the end of an accounting period is based on what two principles: a. Realization and recognition b. Historical cost and business entity C. Going-concern and matching d. Recognition and matching e. None of the above The correct answer is 'd'.

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Listed below are several information, characteristics, andaccounting principles and assumptions. Match the term with theappropriate phrase that states its application.
(Points : 30)

Potential Matches:

1 : Application of the same accounting principles as in thepreceding year

2 : Earning process completed and realized or realizable

3 : Notes as part of necessary information to a fairpresentation

4 : Valuing assets at amounts originally paid for them

5 : Yearly financial reports

6 : Stable dollar assumption

7 : Affairs of the business distinguished from those of itsowners

8 : Presentation of error-free information withrepresentational faithfulness

9 : Business enterprise assumed to have a long life

10 : Accruals and deferrals in adjusting and closingprocess

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: Monetary unit assumption

: Revenue recognition principle

: Reliability characteristic

: Periodicity assumption

: Matching principle

: Full disclosure principle

: Economic entity assumption

: Going concern assumption

: Historical cost principle

: Consistency characteristic

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1. Economic entity assumption 6. Matching principle
2. Going concern assumption 7. Full disclosure principle
3. Monetary unit assumption 8. Revenue recognition principle
4. Time period assumption 9. Materiality
5. Cost principle 10. Conservatism

(a) Is the rationale for why plant assets are not reported atliquidation value. (Do not use
historical cost principle.)
(b) Indicates that personal and business record-keeping should beseparately maintained.
(c) Ensures that all relevant financial information isreported.
(d) Assumes that the dollar is the âmeasuring stickâ used to reporton financial performance.
(e) Requires that the operational guidelines be followed for allsignificant items.
(f ) Separates financial information into time periods forreporting purpose.
(g) Requires recognition of expenses in the same period as relatedrevenues.
(h) Indicates that market value changes subsequent to purchase arenot recorded in the accounts.

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1. Generally, revenue from sales should be recognized at a pointwhen

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management decides it is appropriate to do so.

the product is available for sale to the ultimate consumer.

the entire amount receivable has been collected from thecustomer and there remains no further warranty liability.

none of these.

2. What is the general approach as to when product costs arerecognized as expenses?

Answer

In the period when the expenses are paid.

In the period when the expenses are incurred.

In the period when the vendor invoice is received.

In the period when the related revenue is recognized.

3. Recognition of expense related to amortization of anintangible asset illustrates which principle of accounting?

Answer

Expense recognition.

Full disclosure.

Revenue recognition.

Historical cost.

4. Which accounting assumption or principle is being violated ifa company is a party to major litigation that it may lose anddecides not to include the information in the financial statementsbecause it may have a negative impact on the company's stockprice?

Answer

Full disclosure.

Going concern.

Historical cost.

Expense recognition.

5. Where is materiality not used in providingfinancial information?

Answer

Applying the revenue recognition principle.

Determining what items to include in the financialstatements.

Applying the going concern assumption.

Determining the level of disclosure.