alleryStart learning →Under the matching principle, an expense is reported in the period when
Athe cash is paid out
Bits related revenue arises
Cthe bill is received
Dthe audit is completed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. its related revenue arises
Matching places costs in the same period as the revenue they helped to generate.
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