One of the Underlying Assumptions of the Historical Cost Principle

question 5

Essay

One of the underlying assumptions of the Historical Cost Principle is that a stable unit of measure (currency) should be used for Financial Reporting. Is this always the case? How have some countries attempted to adjust for any limitations associated with the Historical Cost Principle?

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Definitions:

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