Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134730370
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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To explain: The concept of judgment and when it is used by accountants.

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Judgment:

Judgment can be defined as a process in which an accountant makes a particular decision after thorough analysis of various alternatives available at a particular point of time. It can also be defined as the use of practical knowledge, reasoning, and rationale by the accountant to make a correct decision in the field of accountancy.

Judgment is used by accountants in almost all phase of their work. From the first stage of bookkeeping until the last stage of finalization of accounts, judgment plays a significant role in the accountant’s decision-making process. For example, to classify an asset or liability and to determine the actual amount of expense incurred, judgment is required. Even while selecting a particular method in the case of inventory management judgment is required. Hence, judgment is required by an accountant in all phases of accounting.

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Hence, the concept of judgment and its use by an accountant is discussed as above.

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