ACCOUNTING PROCESS (W2) Flashcards
Recognize the business as a separate entity
Business entity concept
Only includes information on transactions that can be quantified or measured in terms of money
Monetary Unit Concept
Assuming that a business entity would continue its operations.
Going Concern Principle
Reporting financial transactions over a standards period
Time period Principle
Reporting based on solid evidence and avoiding opinionated or biased financial statements
Objectivity
Recording acquired assets, liabilities, and equity investments at their original cost
Cost Principle
Recording revenue and expenses when incurred rather than when payment is received or made
Accrual Accounting Principle
Recognizing revenue when it is realized and earned
Revenue Recognition Principle
Reporting revenues and related expenses together in the same period, showing the cause and effect relationship in a transaction
Matching Principle
Including all relevant and necessary information that would affect the user’s understanding of the financial statement
Full Disclosure Principle
Assets and revenues should not be overstated. Liabilities and expenses should not be understated
Conservatism Principle
Business deal with significant information, those considered business critical
Materiality Principle