Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0470587237
ISBN 13: 978-0-47058-723-2

Chapter 2 - Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting - Exercises - Page 73: E2-7n

Answer

Historical cost principle

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The historical cost principle in accounting acts as the measure of value at which an asset is recognized in the balance sheet by its original/nominal cost that the company paid during purchase. Similar to land, goodwill is also recognized by its original cost rather than fair value. .
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