FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781618533111
Author: DYCKMAN
Publisher: Cambridge Business Publishers
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Chapter 2, Problem 1MC
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Identify the condition that is required to record an item as an asset.
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Answer to Problem 1MC
Option (d)
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Assets: These are the resources owned and controlled by business and used to produce benefits for the company. Assets are classified on the balance sheet as current assets, non-current assets, property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets.
Justification for the given options:
- a. Asset must be owned and controlled by the company. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- b. Future benefits can be reliably measured from an asset. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- c. Assets are classified as current, non-current (plant, property, and equipment, and intangible assets). Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- d. Assets are expected to yield the future benefits. Therefore, this option is correct.
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