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Listed below are the current Accounting Assumptions and Principles          
                   
Economic Entity Assumption   Monetary Unit Assumption   Historical Cost Principle          
Going Concern Assumption   Revenue Recognition Principle   Full Disclosure Principle          
Time Period Assumption   Matching Principle              
                   
Required:                  
For the following situations, identify whether the situation represents a violation or a correct application of GAAP, and which assumption/principle is applicable.                  
g. Buckner Corp is being sued for $1,000,000. There is a probable chance they will lose. The company disclosed this fact in their notes to their financials.
                     
Violation: (Yes/No)                  
Applicable Assumption/Principle:                  
                     
h. Nixon Corp records and maintains their books at cost and/or current value, not at a liquidated value.      
                     
Violation: (Yes/No)                  
Applicable Assumption/Principle:                  
                     
i. Wages of $4,000 related to the last two days of July, were recorded as expense in July even though they were paid in August.    
                     
Violation: (Yes/No)                  
Applicable Assumption/Principle:                  
                     
j. Revenues are recorded when they are earned and realizable, regardless of when cash it received.  
                     
Violation: (Yes/No)                  
Applicable Assumption/Principle:                  
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