Concepts-Achieved Flashcards

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The definition of Accounting Entity

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The financial affairs of the entity are kept separate and distinct from the financial affairs of the owner

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The definition of Monetary Measurement

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Financial transactions must be measured in a common currency such as NZ$ for New Zealand businesses

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The definition of Reporting Period

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The lifetime of the business is divided into nominated time periods of equal length, usually a year.

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The definition of Going Concern

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The financial reports are prepared on the assumption that the life of the business is expected to continue to operate into the foreseeable future.

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The definition of Historical Cost

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Transactions are recorded at the amount of cash paid or payable at the time of the transaction

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The definition of Accrual Basis

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Transactions are recognised when they occur and are recorded and reported in the financial reports of the period to which they relate

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