A Credit to a Liability Account Was Posted to an Expense

question 100

Multiple Choice

A credit to a liability account was posted to an expense account. This error would cause

• A) assets to be overstated.
• B) liabilities to be overstated.
• C) expenses to be overstated.
• D) None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Partnership by Estoppel

A legal doctrine where a person acts or is treated as if they are a partner in a business, even though no formal partnership exists, leading to liability.

Written Partnership Agreement

A legal document outlining the terms, responsibilities, and profit-sharing mechanisms among partners in a business.

Legal Obligation to Indemnify

A requirement by law for one party to compensate another for losses or damages that have been incurred.

Co-owners

Individuals or entities who jointly own an asset or property, sharing the rights and responsibilities associated with ownership.