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How does conservatism treat expected gains and possible losses?
AProvide for losses, not gains
BRecord gains, ignore losses
CRecord neither of them
DRecord both right away
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Provide for losses, not gains
Profits are not recorded until realised, while even remote losses are provided for.
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