Historical cost is the cost of an item when it was originally
acquired. Historical cost does not reflect the change of value over
time that an asset undergoes.
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strength of historical cost accounting
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I believe historical cost is the original cost @ time of buying.
Replacement cost is the price it would cost you @ present day
values
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Historical cost model is a valuation process for assets wherein
they are valued at cost of acquisition plus all costs incidental to
cost of acquisition.