Fundamental Accounting Principles 22th Edition by John Wild ,Ken Shaw,Barbara Chiappetta

Exercise 79

Match each of the numbered descriptions with the principle or assumption it best reflects. Enter the letter for the appropriate principle or assumption in the blank space next to each description.
A. General accounting principle
B. Cost principle
C. Business entity assumption
D. Revenue recognition principle
E. Specific accounting principle
F. Matching (expense recognition) principle
G. Going-concern assumption
H. Full disclosure principle
_________ 1. A company reports details behind financial statements that would impact users' decisions.
_________ 2. Financial statements reflect the assumption that the business continues operating.
_________ 3. A company records the expenses incurred to generate the revenues reported.
_________ 4. Derived from long-used and generally accepted accounting practices.
_________ 5. Every business is accounted for separately from its owner or owners.
_________ 6. Revenue is recorded only when the earnings process is complete.
_________ 7. Usually created by a pronouncement from an authoritative body.
_________ 8. Information is based on actual costs incurred in transactions.