If i have paid for something why cant i expense the entire amount on the income statement?why do we need to make an adjustment to the insurance policy at the end of the year? wouldn't it have easier to record the entire balance as an expense in November when the policy was ?purchased?why do I need to take an inventory count of my supplies at the end of the year?If I receive the Hydro bill on August 5th, why don't we record the transaction for the next fiscal period rather then include it in the July 31st, 2006 fiscal year end?