Which of the following statements is false ? select the false from below options

Correct answer: D. Assets are to be shown in the Balance Sheet at the realizable value

  • A. Balance Sheet discloses financial position of the business
  • B. A person who owes to the business is called Debtor
  • C. Decrease in the value of the asset could decrease the value of a liability
  • D. Assets are to be shown in the Balance Sheet at the realizable value

Explanation

Under the usual historical-cost convention, assets are recorded at cost less applicable depreciation, not at their realizable value. The other statements correctly describe debtors, financial position and the possible effect of asset changes on liabilities.

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