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What are the two guiding principles of accrual accounting?
Suggested Answer: B
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40 comments · newest first
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Brandon
10 months ago
Not sure about that, I thought there were more principles involved.
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Lezlie
11 months ago
I thought it was revenue recognition and matching?
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Wilford
11 months ago
100% agree with expense recognition and matching!
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Marshall
11 months ago
Wait, are those really the two principles? Sounds off.
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Edelmira
11 months ago
It's definitely expense recognition and matching!
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Catarina
11 months ago
I thought it was expense recognition and matching, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Did we cover that in class?
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Raymon
12 months ago
I vaguely recall that revenue recognition is definitely one of the principles, but I can't remember if it's paired with matching or measurement.
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Francesco
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about the matching principle, so I feel like it has to be one of the answers. Maybe it's A?
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Ernie
1 year ago
I think the guiding principles are related to how we recognize revenue and expenses, but I'm not sure if it's just revenue recognition and matching or something else.
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Beatriz
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I remember the professor talking about the importance of cost and materiality in accrual accounting, but I'm not certain if those are the two main principles. I'll have to review the key concepts again.
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Adelaide
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. I think the two principles are revenue recognition and matching. That sounds right, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll make sure to double-check my notes before answering.
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Reena
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this. I know accrual accounting has to do with recognizing revenue and expenses, but I can't remember the exact principles. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Cassi
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the two guiding principles are expense recognition and matching. That's what we've been focusing on in class, so I feel confident about this one.
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Diane
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is B) Revenue recognition and matching because it ensures that revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are matched to the same period.
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Carlota
1 year ago
I believe it's actually about revenue recognition and matching.
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Fairy
1 year ago
I agree with Carman, it's about recognizing expenses and matching them.
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Carman
1 year ago
I think the guiding principles are expense recognition and matching.
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Mi
1 year ago
Haha, I'm just hoping the exam doesn't ask about the 'guiding principles of cash accounting' - that would really throw me for a loop!
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Jamika
1 year ago
D all the way! Cost and materiality are where it's at. Who needs all that fancy revenue and expense stuff?
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Carin
1 year ago
C) Revenue recognition and measurement
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Catrice
1 year ago
B) Revenue recognition and matching
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
A) Expense recognition and matching
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Edwin
1 year ago
I think it's both revenue recognition and matching, and expense recognition and matching.
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Joseph
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Revenue recognition is definitely a key principle, but the matching part is crucial too.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, revenue recognition and matching are key principles in accrual accounting.
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Eugene
1 year ago
User 1: I think the two guiding principles are expense recognition and matching.
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Emily
1 year ago
I believe it's actually about revenue recognition and matching.
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Margot
1 year ago
I agree with Penney, it's about recognizing expenses and matching them.
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Penney
1 year ago
I think the guiding principles are expense recognition and matching.
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Timothy
1 year ago
Gotta go with A on this one. Expense recognition and matching are the true guiding principles, no doubt about it.
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Deja
1 year ago
It's important to properly record expenses to reflect the true financial position of a company.
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Wilda
1 year ago
Definitely, those principles help ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Janey
1 year ago
I agree, expense recognition and matching are crucial in accrual accounting.
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Shawna
1 year ago
Option B seems like the way to go. Revenue recognition and matching are the cornerstones of accrual accounting.
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Oretha
1 year ago
It's important to properly recognize revenue to show the true financial position of the company.
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Margart
1 year ago
It's important to follow these principles to accurately reflect the financial position of a company.
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Eliz
1 year ago
Yes, those principles ensure that expenses and revenues are properly recorded in the correct period.
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Paola
1 year ago
Yes, those principles help ensure that financial statements accurately reflect the company's performance.
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Earleen
1 year ago
I agree, revenue recognition and matching are essential in accrual accounting.
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Mila
1 year ago
I agree, revenue recognition and matching are key principles in accrual accounting.