List any SIX accounting concepts and state their benefits.

The accounting concepts include:

  1. Accrual Concept
    • Ensures revenue and expenses are recognized in the relevant accounting periods, promoting truth and fairness in reporting.
  2. Going Concern
    • Indicates the financial position of an entity, enabling users to make economic decisions regarding the entity.
  3. Entity Concept
    • Distinguishes between the business entity and the owners, ensuring resources are applied in the management of the entity.
  4. Consistency
    • Encourages the adoption and consistent use of appropriate accounting policies.
  5. Comparability
    • Facilitates measurement of performance over time and promotes trend analysis.
  6. Materiality and Aggregation
    • Ensures that items of significant value are given separate recognition, helping users assess associated risks.
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