alleryStart learning →The convention of conservatism requires probable losses to be
Arecognised even if not yet incurred
Bignored until they actually occur
Cset off against probable gains
Ddisclosed only when goods are sold
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. recognised even if not yet incurred
Prudence means a loss is booked once it is probable, without waiting for it to happen.
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