Matching Principle

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Description

The generally accepted accounting principle that determines when expenses should be recorded in the accounting records. The revenue earned during an accounting period is matched (offset) with the expenses incurred in generating that revenue.

Concept Prerequisite

Wikipedia Reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matching principle

Learning Material

Covered in Topic(s)

 
The Accounting Cycle: Accruals & Deferrals
The Accounting Cycle: Capturing Economic Events