The historical cost principle provides that: Select one: O a. the recorded amount of an acquired item should be the fair market value of the item. O b. None of the answers are correct O .items whose costs are insignificant compared to other amounts on the financial statements may be accounted for in the most expedient manner. O d. assets and equities be expressed in terms of a common denominator. e. the expenses of generating revenue should be recognized in the same period that the related revenue is recognized.

The historical cost principle provides that: Select one: O a. the recorded amount of an acquired item should be the fair market value of the item. O b. None of the answers are correct O .items whose costs are insignificant compared to other amounts on the financial statements may be accounted for in the most expedient manner. O d. assets and equities be expressed in terms of a common denominator. e. the expenses of generating revenue should be recognized in the same period that the related revenue is recognized.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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