BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The accounting principle which assumes a business will remain in operation for the foreseeable future is the:
A
Monetary principle
B
Cost principle
C
Full disclosure principle
D
Going concern principle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Going concern is an accounting term for a company that is financially stable enough to meet its obligations and continue its business for the foreseeable future. Certain expenses and assets may be deferred in financial reports if a company is assumed to be a going concern.

Detailed explanation-2: -The going concern principle is the assumption that an entity will remain in business for the foreseeable future. Conversely, this means the entity will not be forced to halt operations and liquidate its assets in the near term at what may be very low fire-sale prices.

Detailed explanation-3: -The going concern concept is a fundamental principle of accounting. It assumes that during and beyond the next fiscal period a company will complete its current plans, use its existing assets and continue to meet its financial obligations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The going concern assumption states that the business will remain in operation for the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-5: -The concept of going concern is crucial to shareholders because it demonstrates the stability of the entity. This assumption can affect the stock price of the business and their ability to raise capital or draw in more investors.

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