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What is the accounting objective which best relates to the % of completion method ?

1.Conservatism

2.Accurate presentation

3.Tax Minimization

4.Income Smoothing

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Question added by Majid Wangade , Senior Accountant , KANTOUR LIMITED COMPANY ( Real Estate, Construction and Asset Management )
Date Posted: 2016/02/15
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Accurate presentation relates to the percentage of completion method.

AFSAL ANSARI
by AFSAL ANSARI , Accountant

Try Relevance in terms of does the method closely approximate the activity or its driver.

Frank Mwansa
by Frank Mwansa , ACCOUNTING LECTURER , FREELANCER

CONSERVATISM. Percentage of completion method is used when.

         *   collection are assured

         *   The accounting system can; estimate profitability and measure progress towards completion.

The principle of  conservatism states that you should always error on the most conservative side of any transaction i.e minimizing profits by recording uncertain losses or expenses and not recording uncertain or estimated gains.