Tate Corporation purchased a building for its grocery store for $30,000 in 1970. Based on inflation estimates, the amount of this asset has been adjusted in the accounting records. The building is now reported at $75,000. Which of the following concepts or principles of accounting is being violated and why

Tate Corporation purchased a building for its grocery store for $30,000 in 1970. Based on inflation estimates, the amount of this asset has been adjusted in the accounting records. The building is now reported at $75,000. Which of the following concepts or principles of accounting is being violated and why

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