Accounting Principles

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Here are a few principles that apply and may affect controls and results.

 Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is earned, regardless of when cash is received.

 Matching

Expenses should be matched with the revenues they help to generate.

 Cost

Assets are recorded at their purchase price, not their current market value.

 Economic Entity

Separates the business's financial activities from its owners or other businesses.

 Monetary Unit

Requires that all financial transactions be recorded in a stable currency.