Question

In a recent annual report, Apple Computer reported the following in one of its disclosure notes: "Warranty Expense: The Company provides currently for the estimated cost for product warranties at the time the related revenue is recognized." This note exemplifies Apple's use of:
1) Conservatism
2) Matching
3) Realization principle
4) Economic entity

Answer 1

Answer:

2) Matching

Explanation:

The matching principle refers to that principle at which the revenues that are recognized in the particular year should be matched with the expenses that are incurred in that particular year

According to the given scenario, it talks about the matching principle at which the expenses are to be reported when the related revenue is recognized

Therefore, it follows the matching principle.