Which Accounting Principle Requires That the Expense Associated with Compensated

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which accounting principle requires that the expense associated with compensated absences be accounted for in the period in which it is earned by the employee?

• A) Revenue recognition principle
• B) Expense recognition principle
• C) Matching principle
• D) Economic entity principle

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