| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Entity Principle | Business is separate from owner |
| Accrual Principle | Revenues/expenses recorded when earned/incurred |
| Consistency Principle | Use same methods each period |
| Conservatism Principle | Report potential losses but not potential gains |
🔍 Example:
If a company might lose a lawsuit, it reports the potential loss. But it doesn’t record potential future profits.
