The concept of conservatism will have the effect of______________?
A. Overstatement of Assets
B. Understatement of Assets
C. Overstatement of Liabilities
D. Understatement of Liabilities
The concept of conservatism will have the effect of understatement of assets since the financial statements are usually drawn up on rather a conservative basis. Window-dressing i.e., showing a position better than what it is, is not permitted.