Closing Entries Are Normally Entered in the General Journal and Then

question 11

True/False

Closing entries are normally entered in the General Journal and then recorded on the work sheet.

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Definitions:

Liquidating Dividend

A liquidating dividend is a type of payment made by a corporation to its shareholders during the partial or full liquidation, distributing the assets among shareholders.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company to its shareholders, often as a distribution of profits.

Common Stock Dividends Distributable

A portion of earnings allocated by a company to be distributed to holders of its common stock, recognized as a liability until paid out.

Paid-in Capital

Equity capital that is contributed to a corporation by its shareholders, in addition to the prescribed par value, representing funds received from investors.