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2. The __________ unit assumption means transactions of U.S. companies are reported in dollars.
MONETARY ROAMTNYE3. The cost principle is often described as the __________ cost principle.
HISTORICAL HSOARCIITL4. __________ practices allows the format of a public utility's balance sheet to be different from that of a manufacturer.
INDUSTRY RSNTUYDI5. The concept of _________________ allows for the violation of an accounting principle when the amounts are insignificant.
MATERIALITY IYTMLAAEIRT6. The __________ entity assumption results in business transactions being kept separate from a sole proprietor's personal transactions.
ECONOMIC CEOICMON7. Full __________ is achieved through the notes to the financial statements.
DISCLOSURE ELCSUSIODR8. Results in the reporting of contingent losses, but not contingent gains.
CONSERVATISM IVMOATRSCENS10. FASB is the acronym for _____________ Accounting Standards Board.
FINANCIAL ANNCIIALF11. The __________ concern assumption is that an enterprise will continue on long enough to carry out its objectives and commitments.
GOING GGINO12. The U.S. government agency with authority over the reporting requirements of corporations whose stock is publicly traded in the U.S. is the Securities and ______________ Commission.
EXCHANGE AHEGEXCN13. Under the __________-basis of accounting, revenues are reported on the income statement in the period in which they are earned.
ACCRUAL RALCCAU14. Part of the _______________ unit assumption is that the U.S. dollar retains its purchasing power over time.
MONETARY YERTOAMN16. In cases of uncertainty, less profit is reported under this concept.
CONSERVATISM SISMCEATOVNR18. Defined as the cash or cash equivalent amount at the time of a transaction.
COST TOCS20. Communicating the significant accounting policies in the first note to the financial statements is related to the full ______________ principle.
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