ABT Corporation Uses Block Coding for Its Chart of Accounts

question 58

Multiple Choice

ABT Corporation uses block coding for its chart of accounts, which includes Cash (101) , Land (201) , Accounts payable (301) and Retained Earnings (501) .Which of the following account numbers is most likely associated with an account that will appear on the income statement?

• A)101
• B)102
• C)401
• D)601

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Definitions:

Accounting System

A structured process of collecting, recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions of a business or individual.

Accrual Basis of Accounting

An accounting method where income and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash transactions occur.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenue is recorded when cash is received, and expenses are recorded when cash is paid out.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances for accruals and deferrals that are not recorded through regular transactions.