PRC-1 · Chapter 8 · Question 55 of 100
Treating a revenue expense as a capital expenditure is an example of what type of error?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Error of principle
Explanation
An error of principle occurs when a transaction violates fundamental accounting principles, such as recording a revenue expense (like maintenance) as a capital asset.
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