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Question
"The principle of full disclosure and principle of materiality are contradictory." Comment.
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Solution
The principle of full disclosure requires that accounts must disclose all material facts to stakeholders. The principle of materiality requires that items having insignificant effect need not be disclosed. The two principles are not contradictory because both suggest recording and disclosure of only material facts which can influence decisions of investors.
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