Which of the Following Does Not Correctly Describe an Adjusting

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not correctly describe an adjusting journal entry that debits interest expense and credits interest payable?

• A) It increases expenses and decreases retained earnings.
• B) It decreases net income and decreases stockholders' equity.
• C)It increases expenses and increases liabilities.
• D)It decreases assets and decreases stockholders' equity.

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