FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781618533111
Author: DYCKMAN
Publisher: Cambridge Business Publishers
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Chapter 2, Problem 1MC
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Identify the condition that is required to record an item as an asset.

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Answer to Problem 1MC

Option (d)

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Assets: These are the resources owned and controlled by business and used to produce benefits for the company. Assets are classified on the balance sheet as current assets, non-current assets, property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets.

Justification for the given options:

  1. a. Asset must be owned and controlled by the company. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
  2. b. Future benefits can be reliably measured from an asset. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
  3. c. Assets are classified as current, non-current (plant, property, and equipment, and intangible assets). Therefore, this option is incorrect.
  4. d. Assets are expected to yield the future benefits. Therefore, this option is correct.

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