Test #3 Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
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Time period principal

A

A business should report their financial statements appropriate to a specific time period

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2
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Matching principal

A

expenses should be recognized and recorded in the same period as the revenues they helped generate

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3
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Accrual basis of accounting

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The accrual basis of accounting records revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid

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4
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Cash basis of accounting

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Only count the revenue and expenses when they give or get money

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