Historical Cost Is the Same As

question 115

Multiple Choice

Historical cost is the same as:

• A)residual value.
• B)original cost.
• C)depreciable value.
• D)book value.

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Definitions:

Realized and Unrealized Gains

Profits made from the sale of assets (realized gains) versus increases in the value of assets still held (unrealized gains).

Entity Approach

A method in accounting that treats a business as separate from its owners or stakeholders for reporting and evaluation purposes.

Consolidated Balance

A financial statement that presents the total assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries as if they are a single entity.

Retained Earnings

Profits generated by a company that are not distributed to shareholders as dividends, but are kept for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.