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Question
Explain any two basic concepts of accounting.
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Solution
- The Revenue Principle: This principle suggests that revenue should be treated as realised whenever the ownership of goods changes. It is immaterial whether the revenue is received in cash or not.
- The Expense Principle: According to this principle, every cost which is incurred to earn revenue is known as expense. Costs incurred on manufacturing, selling and distributing goods and services are expenses. Expenses should be recognised whenever incurred, irrespective of whether cash is paid or not.
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