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3 years ago

What is meant by consistency when discussing financial accounting information?

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goblinko [34]3 years ago

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Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": Information presented by a company applies the same accounting treatment to similar events, from period to period.

Explanation:

In accounting, consistency is the principle that states a company must use an accounting method for book-keeping its transactions and the same method should be used from one period to the following. However, the consistency principle allows the company to change the current method for a more preferred method.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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Dr Cash $209,700

Cr Paid-In-Capital in excess of par-common stock $187,200

Cr Common Stock $22,500

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Cr Paid-In-Capital in excess of par-common stock $48,400

C. Dr Treasury Stock $24,380

Cr Cash $24,380

Explanation:

A. Preparation of the journal entry to record item1

Dr Cash (4,500*$48-6,300) $209,700

Cr Paid-In-Capital in excess of par-common stock $187,200

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(4,500*$5)

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Cr Common Stock $5,500

(1,100*$5)

Cr Paid-In-Capital in excess of par-common stock $48,400

($53,900-$5,500)

(Being to record land puchased in exchange for common stock)

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Dr Treasury Stock $24,380

(530*$46)

Cr Cash $24,380

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Explanation:

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