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The principle that an accountant should not anticipate profits, but must provide for all losses is known as _____________.

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realisation concept
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consistency concept
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conservatism concept
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materiality concept
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Solution

The correct option is D conservatism concept

The concept of conservatism (also called ‘prudence’) provides guidance for recording transactions in the book of accounts and is based on the policy of playing safe.

The concept states that a conscious approach should be adopted in ascertaining income so that profits of the enterprise are not overstated.

The concept of conservatism requires that profits should not to be recorded until realised but all losses, even those which may have a remote possibility, are to be provided in the books of accounts.


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