The Basic Purpose of the Matching Principle Is to Allocate

question 105

Multiple Choice

The basic purpose of the matching principle is to allocate the cost of an asset to expense over the years in which the asset contributes to revenue.Current accounting practice does not strictly apply this principle to expenditures for:

• A)Natural resources.
• B)Research and development.
• C)Trademarks.
• D)Equipment.

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