For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Balance

question 61

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the balance the account will have in the adjusted trial balance columns (debit or credit), in Column 2 the financial statement column(s) in which the account balance will be found (income statement or balance sheet), and in Column 3 the effect the account will have on the determination of net income (increase, decrease, or none).
- $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column } 1 & \text { Column } 2 & \text { Column } 3 \\\hline \text { Salaries expense } & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between the sales and the cost of goods sold, representing the basic profitability of the products or services sold.

Franchise Agreement

A legal contract in which a franchisor grants the right to operate a business using its brand and system to a franchisee in return for a fee.

Initial Franchise Fee

An upfront cost that a franchisee pays to a franchisor for the rights to use the brand and operate under the franchise agreement.

Recorded as Revenue

The recognition of income when earned by the company, typically upon delivery of goods or completion of services.