The Following Is a Diagram of the Earnings Cycle as Presented

question 46

Multiple Choice

The following is a diagram of the earnings cycle as presented by Coombes and Martin (1982) .
Because of uncertainty and depending on which measurement model is being applied, revenue recognition will take place at a limited number of points in the earnings cycle. In traditional historical-cost accounting, in most cases, at which point in the cycle above have revenues been recognised?

• A) Point 5.
• B) Point 8.
• C) Point 7.
• D) Point 9.
• E) None of the given answers.

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