The Matching Principle Indicates

question 84

Multiple Choice

The matching principle indicates

• A) where expenses should be presented on the income statement.
• B) how expenses should be split between Cost of Goods Sold (sometimes called Cost of Sales) and Selling Expenses.
• C) the ordering of current assets and current liabilities on the balance sheet.
• D) when costs are recognized as expenses on the income statement.

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