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WAEC Accounting 2019 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The concept which seeks to prevent profits from being overstated is

  • A. materiality
  • B. consistency
  • C. prudenceCorrect
  • D. periodicity

Explanation

Prudence concept states that an accountant should not count his chicks until they are in cage. This concept ensures that profit is not overstated.

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