Closing Entries

question 44

Multiple Choice

Closing entries

• A) are prepared before the financial statements.
• B) reduce the number of permanent accounts.
• C) cause the revenue and expense accounts to have zero balances.
• D) summarize the activity in every account.

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Definitions:

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and compelled to perform labor or services without compensation.

British America

Territories in the Americas that were part of the British Empire before gaining independence or being transferred to other countries.

British Empire

A global empire composed of dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom between the 16th and early 20th centuries.