The Matching Principle

question 205

Multiple Choice

The matching principle

• A) addresses the relationship between the journal and the balance sheet
• B) determines whether the normal balance of an account is a debit or credit
• C) requires that the dollar amount of debits equal the dollar amount of credits on a trial balance
• D) states that the revenues and related expenses should be reported in the same period

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Definitions:

Authority and Responsibility

The granting of power to make decisions and the accountability that comes with those decisions within an organization.

Budgeted Cash Receipts

An estimation of the cash inflows that the organization anticipates receiving during a particular period, often as part of a budgeting process.

Bad Debts

Unrecoverable accounts receivable that a business deems uncollectible, similar to bad debt expense but focused on the receivable aspect.

Month of Sale

Refers to the specific month in which a sale was completed or recognized, used in accounting and financial reporting.