The Main Function of the Calvinist Consistory of Geneva Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

The main function of the Calvinist consistory of Geneva was to:

• A) supervise the churches of Geneva.
• B) supervise public and private morals.
• C) enforce laws against crime.
• D) organize the city's defenses against its enemies.
• E) run the secular government while Calvin looked to the spiritual and moral needs of people.

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of each accounting period. These include revenue, expense, and dividend accounts.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over to the next accounting period and are not closed out.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the period in which they actually occurred.

Accruals

Accounting adjustments for revenues that have been earned or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded through daily entries.