The Expense Recognition Principle States That Expenses Should Be Matched

question 16

Multiple Choice

The expense recognition principle states that expenses should be matched with revenues. Another way of stating the principle is to say that

• A) assets should be matched with liabilities.
• B) efforts should be matched with accomplishments.
• C) owner withdrawals should be matched with owner contributions.
• D) cash payments should be matched with cash receipts.

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Definitions:

Total Asset Cost

The sum of all costs incurred to acquire an asset and make it ready for its intended use.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its service life, reflecting the decrease in its value over time.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used as an estimate of an asset's value if it were to be liquidated.

Accrued Property Taxes

Property taxes that have been incurred but not yet paid, typically recorded as a liability on the balance sheet.