WAEC Financial Accounting 2001 Question 36

Question 36

Accounting Concepts and Conventions

"The Accountant thinks the investment in the books are worthless." This is

  1. A.consistency concept
  2. B.objectivity concept
  3. C.conservatism concept
  4. D.money measurement concept.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (conservatism concept)

Explanation

Writing down an asset the accountant believes has lost its value is being cautious, the conservatism (prudence) concept.