Recording Estimated Product Warranty Expense in the Year of the Sale

question 171

Multiple Choice

Recording estimated product warranty expense in the year of the sale best follows which of the following accounting principles?

• A)Matching
• B)Consistency
• C)Historical cost
• D)Full disclosure

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