alleryStart learning →The matching principle requires revenues and related costs to be recognised in
AThe following year
BThe year cash is paid
CThe year of the audit
DThe same accounting period
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The same accounting period
Revenues are set against the costs that helped earn them in one period regardless of when cash moves.
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