Scarcity

question 104

Multiple Choice

Scarcity

• A)exists because people have wants that are unlimited relative to the availability of resources to satisfy those wants
• B)applies when a resource is not freely available
• C)means that each society and each individual must make choices
• D)exists in all societies
• E)all of the above are true

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the accounts for the next accounting period.

Permanent Accounts

Balance sheet accounts whose balances are carried forward to the next accounting period, including assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that track financial results for a specific period before being reset by transferring the balance to permanent accounts, including revenue, expense, and dividend accounts.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet where the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit columns to ensure accuracy in the accounts.