DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLE Definition

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DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLE states that any and all information that affects the full understanding of a companys financial statements must be include with the financial statements. Some items may not affect the ledger accounts directly. These would be included in the form of accompanying notes. Examples of such items are outstanding lawsuits, tax disputes, and company takeovers.

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EQUITY is, normally, ownership or percentage of ownership in a company or items of value.

SKU is an acronym for Stock Keeping Unit. It is usually used to identify an item carried in inventory or stock.

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