Question

Tim is the accountant of a trading firm. Two years ago, the company bought a commercial van that had a value of $10,000. The van’s current market price is $8,500. However, Tim continues to value it at the original cost. Which principle guides his action?

Answer 1

B. historical cost

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the historical cost principle, the assets should be valued at purchased cost whether the market value is more or less

Since in the question, it is mentioned that the Tim continues the commercial van value at the purchased cost only even the market price is available

So this represents the historical cost principle

Hence, the correct option is b,