Practice Limitations of Accounting Principles - 15.6 | 15. Accounting Principles and Concepts | Management 1 (Organizational Behaviour/Finance & Accounting)
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15.6 - Limitations of Accounting Principles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does subjectivity in accounting principles mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how different accountants might apply the same principle.

Question 2

Easy

Why is historical cost a limitation in accounting?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of buying an asset years ago.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does subjectivity imply in accounting?

  • Subjective opinions lead to bias
  • Objective facts drive accuracy
  • Historical values are always right

💡 Hint: Think about how different accountants might view the same data.

Question 2

True or False: Historical cost accounting gives an accurate reflection of an asset's current market value.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how asset values might change after purchase.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a company's financial reports consistently ignore qualitative factors such as employee satisfaction and company culture, how might this oversight affect long-term business performance and stakeholder perceptions?

💡 Hint: Consider how employee experience influences company performance over time.

Question 2

Evaluate a case where reliance on historical cost led to an inaccurate representation of a company's financial health, impacting stakeholder decisions. What steps should be implemented to rectify this issue?

💡 Hint: Analyze how misrepresentation can undermine stakeholder trust.

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