PRUDENCE CONCEPT Definition

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PRUDENCE CONCEPT, otherwise known as conservatism, says that whenever there are alternative procedures or values, the accountant will choose the one that results in a lower profit, a lower asset value and a higher liability value.

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RETAINAGE, in a construction contract, is the money earned by a contractor but not paid to the contractor until the completion of construction or another predetermined date. The retainage is held back as assurance for the quality of the contractors work.

ORDERLY LIQUIDATION VALUE is the liquidation value at which the asset or assets are sold over a reasonable period of time to maximize proceeds received.

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