Chapter 2, Problem 2.18BE

Measurement Bases. Match the measurement basis with its definition.

Measurement Bases	Definition
___ 1. Historical cost	A. Amount of cash (or equivalent) that would be required if the asset were acquired currently.
___ 2. Current cost	B. Amount of cash (or equivalent) that would be received by selling the asset in an orderly liquidation. Liabilities may also be measured at current market value.
___ 3. Net realizable value	C. Amount of cash (or equivalent) that is paid to acquire the asset. In the case of a liability, this measurement base is the amount of cash (or equivalent) that is received when the obligation was incurred. This measurement base may change over the life of the asset/liability if it is adjusted for depreciation or amortization.
___ 4. Present value of future cash flows	D. Amount of cash (or equivalent) that is expected to be received in exchange for an asset less the direct costs of the disposal. In the case of a liability, it is the amount of cash (or equivalent) expected to be paid to liquidate the obligation, including any direct costs of liquidation.
___ 5. Current market value	E. Discounted net cash flows expected to be received on exchange of an asset, or paid out in the case of a liability.