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Accounting Concepts (Part 1)

This topic defines accounting concepts and explores 'going concern', 'accrual', and 'materiality'.

What students will learn

  • a. Cognitive Domain
  • i. Define Accounting Concepts as the fundamental rules/assumptions of accounting.
  • ii. Explain the Going Concern, Accrual, and Materiality concepts.
  • iii. Distinguish between these three core concepts.
  • b. Psychomotor Domain

Sample quiz questions

  1. Which accounting concept assumes that a business will continue its operations for an indefinite period of time?

    • A. Accrual concept
    • B. Going concern concept
    • C. Consistency concept
    • D. Materiality concept
  2. Under the accrual concept, when should revenue be recorded in the books of accounts?

    • A. When cash is physically received
    • B. When the business owner approves the sale
    • C. When the transaction occurs, regardless of cash flow
    • D. At the end of the financial year

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