15 questions
The accounting period of a business is separated into activitiess that help the business keep its accounting records in an orderly fashion.
Accounting Period Cycle
Source Document
Fiscal Year
None of the Above
Concept: a business's records should never be mixed with an owner's personal records and reports
adequate disclosure
business entity
objective evidence
going concern
Concept: When a source document is prepared for each transaction
going concern
materiality
realization of revenue
objective evidence
Concept: When a business activity is large enough to impact business decisions, it should be recorded clearly in the financial statements
realization of revenue
materiality
unit of measurement
consistent reporting
Concept: Financial statements are prepared with the expectation that business will remain in operation indefinately
going concern
materiality
accounting period cycle
matching revenue with expenses
Concept: The same accounting procedures must be followed in the same way each accounting period
accounting period cycle
objective evidence
consistent reporting
materiality
Concept: Revenue is recorded at the same time goods or services are sold.
realization of revenue
the revenue principle
going concern
historical cost
Concept: The revenue from business activities and the expenses associated with earning that revenue are recorded in the same accounting period
adequate disclosure
unit of measurement
historical cost
matching expenses with revenue
Concept: Business transactions are reported in numbers that have common values. Meaning all reporting should be done in terms of money
Unit of measurement
historical cost
materiality
matching expenses with revenue
Concept: The actual amount paid for merchandise or other items purchased is recorded, even though the value of the asset may be different
unit of measurement
historical cost
matching expenses with revenue
consistent reporting