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What are Accounting Concepts? Explain any two of them.

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Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts are the basic assumptions or fundamental propositions within which accounting operates. They are generally accepted accounting rules based on which transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared. It is important to follow the accounting concepts because it enables the users of financial statements to understand them better and in the same manner.
Explain.
  1. Matching Concept or Matching Principle An important objective of business is to determine profit periodically. It is necessary to match 'revenues of the period with the expenses' of that period to determine correct profit (or loss) for the accounting period. Profit earned by the business during a period can be correctly measured only when the revenue earned during the period is matched with the expenditure incurred to earn that revenue. It is not relevant when the payment was made or received. Therefore, as per this concept, adjustments are made for all outstanding expenses and prepaid expenses. In brief, according to this concept, the expenses for an accounting period are matched against related revenues, rather than cash received and cash paid. This concept should be followed while preparing financial statements to have a true and fair view of the profitability and financial position of a business firm.
  2. Revenue Recognition Concept According to the Revenue Recognition Concept, revenue is considered to have been realised when a transaction has been entered into and the obligation to receive the amount is established. It is to be noted that recognising revenue and receipt of an amount are two separate aspects. Let us take an example to understand it. An enterprise sells goods in February, 2018 and receives the amount in April, 2018. Revenue of this sales should be recognised in February, 2018, i.e., when the goods are sold because the legal obligation to receive the amount is established (upon sales) in February, 2018. Let us take another example. Suppose, an enterprise has received an advance in February, 2018 for the sales to be made in May, 2018, revenue shall be recognised in May, 2018, upon sales having been made because the legal obligation to receive the amount is established in May, 2018.

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