The Recognition Principle States That

question 106

Multiple Choice

The recognition principle states that:

• A)costs should be recorded on the income statement whenever those costs can be reliably determined.
• B)costs should be recorded when paid.
• C)the costs of producing an item should be recorded when the sale of that item is recorded as revenue.
• D)sales should be recorded when the payment for that sale is received.
• E)sales should be recorded when the earnings process is virtually completed and the value of the sale can be determined.

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend Policy

A strategy where dividends are based on earnings minus funds retained to finance the firm's optimal capital budget.

After-Tax Earnings

The amount of net income a company retains after paying all taxes, representing the true profitability of the company.

Market Value

The cost at which an asset or service can be sold or bought right now in the marketplace.

Excess Cash

Cash that exceeds the normal operating needs of a business and is available for investing or returning to shareholders.