Misconception · MIS:no-accrual-means-no-disclosure

Mistaken idea “No accrual means no disclosure”

Mistaken reasoning: This mistake treats recognition and disclosure as one binary decision.

Updated Aug 21, 2026 Review due Nov 8, 2026

Why this is mistaken

Run recognition and disclosure separately. A nonaccrued exposure can still be decision-useful and required in the notes.

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When this mistake may appear

  • A loss is reasonably possible but not probable.
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  • This mistake omits the matter because no entry is recorded.