HISTORICAL COST CONVENTION is that assets are recorded at their initial cost and are not subsequently revalued upwards, and liabilities valued at the amount initially received in exchange for the obligation. The relevance of the convention is that figures remain objectively based on verifiable figures, but in times of high inflation historical cost can become a dubious convention to follow.
SERVICE CONTRACT is a contract offered by a retailer for maintaining and repairing a product beyond its manufacturers warranty coverage.
10-K is the audited annual report that most reporting companies file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It provides a comprehensive overview of the registrants business. The report must be filed within 90 days after the end of the companys fiscal year.
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