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 - Concepts for Analysis - Page 76: CA2-5a

Answer

I. “When realizable”: For revenue to be realized, a business entity must exchange its services or merchandise, or assets. Once the exchange occurs, the selling entity gets claims to cash. Thus, the commodities that have been issued can be easily converted to cash. ii. “When earned”: This occurs when the selling company meets all the requirements that give it the right to claim the revenues associated with the sale of assets. an be easily converted to cash.

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i. “When realizable”: For revenue to be realized, a business entity must exchange its services or merchandise, or assets. Once the exchange occurs, the selling entity gets claims to cash. Thus, the commodities that have been issued can be easily converted to cash. ii. “When earned”: This occurs when the selling company meets all the requirements that give it the right to claim the revenues associated with the sale of assets.
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