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

question 65

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).
- $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column } 1 & \text { Column } 2 & \text { Column } 3 \\\hline \text { Merchandise } & & & \\\text { inventory - ending } & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Specific Tax

Tax of a certain amount of money per unit sold.

Consumers

Individuals or groups who are the final users of products and services generated within an economy.

Specific Tax

A fixed amount of tax imposed on a product, service, or transaction, regardless of its price.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers where no single participant can significantly influence the price of goods or services.