The Conservatism Constraint Prescribes That

question 21

Multiple Choice

The conservatism constraint prescribes that:

• A)When multiple estimates of amounts to be received or paid in the future are equally likely,then the least optimistic amount should be used.
• B)A company use the same accounting methods period after period.
• C)Revenues and expenses are reported in the period in which they are earned or incurred.
• D)All items of a material nature are included in financial statements.
• E)All inventory items are reported at full cost.

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Definitions:

Stock Split

An action a company takes to divide its existing stock into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares.

Market Value

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting, reflecting the current value assigned by the market.

Discount

The reduction applied to the nominal price of goods, services, or securities, often to accelerate sales or investment.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive dividends.