Which of the Following Accounting Principles Prescribes That a Company

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounting principles prescribes that a company record its expenses incurred to generate the revenue reported?

• A) Going-concern assumption.
• B) Matching principle.
• C) Cost principle.
• D) Business entity assumption.
• E) Consideration assumption.

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Definitions:

Return on Equity

A financial ratio that measures the profitability of a business in relation to the equity held by the shareholders.

Net Income

Net income is the total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operational costs, have been deducted from revenues.

Common Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's equity that is attributable to common stock investments, reflecting the ownership interests in a corporation.

Stockholders' Equity

Represents the residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, often referred to as shareholder's equity or owners' equity.