Practice Conservatism (prudence) Concept (6.2.9) - Accounting Concepts
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Conservatism (Prudence) Concept

Practice - Conservatism (Prudence) Concept

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the Conservatism Concept emphasize?

💡 Hint: Think about when we should acknowledge losses versus gains.

Question 2 Easy

Why do businesses understate their financial health under this concept?

💡 Hint: What happens if you predict a loss?

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Question 1

What does the Conservatism Concept direct accountants to do?

Recognize gains immediately
Delay recognizing losses
Recognize potential losses as soon as anticipated

💡 Hint: Focus on how each term relates to loss versus gain recognition.

Question 2

True or False: The Conservatism Concept allows businesses to overstate their profits.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what the concept protects against.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A company has $100,000 in accounts receivable and suspects that $10,000 may be uncollectible. Apply the Conservatism Concept to this scenario.

💡 Hint: Think about how anticipated losses impact your balance sheet.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine a company expects total sales of $50,000 next quarter but has not yet delivered the goods. Discuss how the Conservatism Concept should influence their financial reporting.

💡 Hint: Consider the timing of revenue recognition versus actual sale realizations.

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