Each of the Following Statements Violates a Concept or Convention

question 129

Essay

Each of the following statements violates a concept or convention of accounting. Write the letter in the blank next to each statement corresponding to the concept or convention violated.
a. Consistency
b. Materiality
c. Conservatism
_____ 1. A note to the financial statements indicating a change in inventory methods is omitted.
_____ 2. When management is unsure of which estimates to use in a given situation, the estimate resulting in the largest net income is always used.
_____ 3. In 2009, a company uses straight-line depreciation and in 2010 the company uses declining-balance depreciation.
_____ 4. A small company expenses all expenditures under $10,000.
_____ 5. A small company purchases a $50,000 computer to save $3,000 per year in bookkeeping wages.
d. Full disclosure
e. Cost-benefit

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Definitions:

Anandh

Likely referring to the same individual previously mentioned, potentially a scholar or researcher with contributions in a specific field of study, though the lack of context prevents a precise definition.

Presumed Consent

A legal framework where individuals are assumed to have consented to certain practices (like organ donation) unless they have expressed otherwise.

Altruistic Donation

The act of giving or donating something, such as an organ, without expecting any compensation or benefit in return, motivated solely by the desire to help others.

Social Worth

The perceived value of an individual or group based on societal standards, often influencing access to resources and opportunities.