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:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries for production supervisors.

Direct Labor

The wages of those persons whose efforts directly affect the quality or other characteristics of the products manufactured.

Raw Materials

Basic materials used in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods, not yet processed or used in production.

Selling And Administrative Costs

Expenses related to the selling of products and the administrative aspects of a business, excluding production costs.