Discussion
Under the accrual basis accounting, revenues and expenses are recognized by the following principles:
• Revenue recognition: Revenue is recognized when both of the following conditions are met: Revenue is earned and Revenue is realized or realizable.
• Expense recognition: Expense is recognized in the period in which related revenue is recognized (this is also known as the Matching Principle).
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
• Discuss when the requirements of the revenue recognition principle are usually met. Give an example.
• Discuss when the requirements of the expense recognition principle are usually met. Give an example.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.