A Column of Figures Is Added and the Total Is

question 46

Essay

A column of figures is added and the total is entered in small pencil figures called a(n)___________________.

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Definitions:

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets or liabilities on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment charges.

Equity Method

A method of accounting whereby the investment is initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the investor’s share of the investee’s net assets. The investor’s profit or loss includes its share of the investee’s profit or loss and the investor’s other comprehensive income includes its share of the investee’s other comprehensive income.

Investment

An asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation over time.

Carrying Amount

The amount at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet, which can be the historical cost less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment.