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The provisions for bad debts and provision for cash discounts which appear as a deduction from sundry debtors in the balance sheet is due to the application of _________.

A

consistency principle

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B

conservatism principle

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C

materiality principle

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revenue recognition principle

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Solution

The correct option is B conservatism principle
The provisions for bad debts and provision for cash discounts which appear as a deduction from sundry debtors in the balance sheet is due to the application of Conservatism principle.
According to conservatism principle all the expenses and losses should be recorded as soon as possible when there is uncertainty about the outcome, but to recognize revenues only when they are assured of being received.

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