The Accounting Principle That States That We Should Never Anticipate

question 72

Multiple Choice

The accounting principle that states that we should never anticipate gains is which of the following?

• A) Accounting conservatism
• B) Materiality concept
• C) Disclosure principle
• D) Consistency principle

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Definitions:

Expected Repairs

Anticipated maintenance or fixing activities for assets, often projected and budgeted for in financial planning.

Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method where the expense is based on the number of units the asset produces or hours it operates, rather than the passage of time.

Useful Life

The estimated period of time that an asset is expected to be used by an entity, affecting its depreciation calculation.

Declining-Balance Method

The declining-balance method is an accelerated depreciation technique that applies a constant rate of depreciation to an asset's book value each year, resulting in decreasing depreciation expenses over time.