Intermediate Accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.10BE
Faithful Representation. Match the component of a faithful representation to its definition:
| Component of a Faithful Representation | Definition |
| 1. Complete | A. Information is free from bias in both selection and presentation of financial data. |
| 2. Neutral | B. Information should not contain errors or omissions in the description of the economic event and there are no errors in the process used to produce the financial information. |
| 3. Free from error | C. Includes all information that is necessary for the user to understand the underlying economic event bang depicted. |
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