This concept, which is an extension of the going-concern concept, holds that the value of an asset that a company reports in its accounting records should be the asset's historical cost, not its current market value. Although this concept offers objectivity and reliability, it may lack relevance, particularly for assets held for a long period of time.
From the following answer choices, choose the name of the accounting concept that matches the description.
The following statements are about 501(c)(9) trusts. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement:
All publicly traded health plans in the United States are required to prepare financial statements for use by their external users in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, health insurers and health plans that fall under the jurisdiction of state insurance departments are required by law to prepare certain financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices (SAP). In a comparison of GAAP to SAP, it is correct to say that:
The goal of the investment department at the Wayfarer Health Plan is to maximize investment return. The investment department executes investments on time and at a low cost. However, these transactions often result in low returns or risks that are deemed too high for Wayfarer. With regard to effectiveness and efficiency, it is correct to say that Wayfarer’s investment department is:
TESTED 21 Nov 2024
