Chapter 3, Problem 3.19E

(a)

To determine

Accounting principle: These are the guidelines which are to be applied while preparing the accounting books through financial data. It contains the suggestions and rules which have been applied at various points by various entities in order to provide standardized accepted rule-based financial information.

Accounting assumption: These are the accounting practices or principles which are considered to be applied while preparing the financial statements. The results expected from the financial information prepared can be achieved when the accounting assumptions have been followed by the corporation.

Going concern assumption: It is assumed that the entity will operate the business in the long run period. The liquidation of the corporation has not been assumed on a specific date under this assumption.

Accrual assumption: As per this accounting system, transactions are made at the same point when it is incurred irrespective of cash has been received (paid) or not. Like service provided on the account, it has been documented in the financial statement.

Consistency assumption: According to this assumption, it is considered that the accounting policies which are once selected and applied by the entity will continue to be followed in later years also. The decisions taken regarding the estimates and policies will not be altered in future.

Historical cost principle: According to the principle of historical cost, the cost incurred to purchase the asset will be considered to value the assets.

Economic entity concept: According to the economic entity assumption, the records of the entity are separately prepared, considering the owner’s investment as a liability

Time period assumption: According to time period assumption, the financial statements are prepared for a definite and particular period to analyze the financial performance on a timely basis.

To determine: The accounting principle which is violated when company valued the asset at fair value.

(b)

To determine

The accounting concept that is violated when company records the truck purchased for personal use in the accounting books of the company.

(c)

To determine

The accounting principle that is violated when the company made the financial books for more than a year or 52 weeks.