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:

Gross Profit Percentage

A financial metric that represents the gross profit as a percentage of net sales, indicating the efficiency of a company's production process.

Current Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the business's normal operating cycle if longer than a year.

Short-term Note

A financial instrument typically due for repayment within one year, often used for short-term financing needs.