Which accounting principle asserts that revenue should be recognized only when realization occurs or is reasonably certain to occur?
ARealization Principle
BHistorical Cost Principle
CConsistency Principle
DMateriality Concept
Explanation
• The Realization Principle states that revenue is recognized when goods/services are exchanged for cash or claims to cash.
• Realization requires legal title transfer and verifiable transaction pricing.
• It prevents premature revenue entries based on speculative market valuation changes.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Financial Accounting
- Subtopic: Accounting Concepts

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