The Balance Column in a Ledger Account Is

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Multiple Choice

The balance column in a ledger account is:

• A)An account entered on the balance sheet.
• B)A column for showing the balance of the account after each entry is posted.
• C)Another name for the withdrawals account.
• D)An account used to record the transfers of assets from a business to its owner.
• E)A simple form of account that is widely used in accounting to illustrate the debits and credits required in recording a transaction.

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for stock, exceeding the par value of the shares.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Stated Value

The value assigned to no-par stock by the company's board of directors, used as the basis for accounting transactions.

No-Par

Refers to stocks issued without a par value, which means they do not have a nominal or face value.