The Question of When Revenue Should Be Recognized on the Income

question 127

Multiple Choice

The question of when revenue should be recognized on the income statement (according to GAAP) is addressed by the:

• A)Revenue recognition principle
• B)Going-concern principle
• C)Objectivity principle
• D)Business entity principle
• E)Cost principle

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