Question
In times of rising prices, what effect does the use of historical cost concept have on a company's asset values and profit?
Answer
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Asset values are understated and profit value is overstated
So how is profit overstated? Don't assets go to SOFP?
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Historical cost concept
3y ago#1I explain this in detail in my free lectures on accounting concepts.
The lectures are a complete free course for Paper FA and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.
(As a hint, the profit is affected by the depreciation expense, but do watch the lectures :-) )
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