This Is the Set of Laws, Policies, Incentives, and Monitors

question 8

Multiple Choice

This is the set of laws, policies, incentives, and monitors designed to handle the issues arising from the separation of ownership and control.

• A) agency theory
• B) corporate governance
• C) defined benefit plan
• D) invisible hand

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Definitions:

General Ledger

A complete record of all financial transactions over the life of a company, used to compile the financial statements.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made for accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts in preparation for the next accounting period.

Financial Statements

Formal records that outline the financial activities and condition of a business, organization, or individual, commonly including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.