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Question
With reference to the concept of accounting only those transactions are recorded in accounts which can be expressed in terms of money. Justify either for or against.
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Solution
The money measurement concept states that only transactions that can be quantified in monetary terms are recorded in accounts. In other words, no matter how significant an event is to the business, it won't be recorded unless its monetary impact can be measured with reasonable accuracy. This concept ensures that accounting records are consistent, relevant, straightforward, and easy to understand.
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