If Prepaid Expenses Are Initially Recorded in Expense Accounts and Have

question 3

Multiple Choice

If prepaid expenses are initially recorded in expense accounts and have not all been used at the end of the accounting period then failure to make an adjusting entry will cause

• A) assets to be understated.
• B) assets to be overstated.
• C) expenses to be understated.
• D) contra-expenses to be overstated.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

Interest that is calculated and added to the principal twice a year, leading to interest on interest.

Present Value

The contemporary value of a future monetary sum or cash flow stream, calculated with a set rate of return.

Compounded Semi-annually

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan every six months, so that each subsequent interest calculation is based on the original principal plus all accumulated interest.

Ordinary Annuity

A series of equal payments made at equal intervals of time, with the first payment occurring at the end of the period.