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:

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate.

Land Account

An account used in accounting to record the cost of land owned by a company.

Broker's Fees

Charges paid to an intermediary for their services in facilitating transactions like buying or selling stocks or real estate.

Purchase Price

The amount of money paid to acquire a good, service, or asset, often before any discounts or adjustments.