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Question: Refer to Apple’s financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following.
1. Identify and write out the revenue recognition principle as explained in the chapter
Step 1: Definition of revenue
Revenue is the amount that is received from selling goods or selling services.
Step 2: Revenue recognition principle
According to the revenue recognition principle, revenue is only recorded when goods and services are provided to customers, and it is recorded at the expected amount received from the customer
Answer:
Revenue is recognised only when goods are delivered to customers