The Historical Cost Principle Requires That When Assets Are Acquired

question 117

Multiple Choice

The historical cost principle requires that when assets are acquired they are recorded at

• A)book value.
• B)the amount paid to acquire them.
• C)appraised value.
• D)list price.

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