The historical cost principle requires that when assets are acquired, they be recorded at cost.
The historical cost principle is an accounting principle under the US GAAP. It entails recording the cost of an asset on the balance sheet at the cost with which the asset was purchased regardless of the changes in the value of the asset.
For example, if a machine was purchased at a cost of £2000. If the historical cost principle is used, the machine would be recorded at £2000 on the balance sheet.
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