Accounting Concepts Flashcards

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Consistency

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Using the same method across the board when producing accounts

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2
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Going concern

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Assumption that the business is running normally

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3
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Matching

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You produce your accounts at the same time

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4
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Materiality

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When producing the accounts, the figures should be realistic

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5
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Objectivity

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Removing any opinion and must be based on evidence

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6
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Prudence

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Where judgement is needed you are conservative and careful

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7
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Realisation

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Publish your accounts on the same day

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8
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Cost principle

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Assert is valued at the cost of acquisition

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9
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Transparency

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Everything can be proven

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