The Following Transactions Represent Part of the Activities of Tigger

question 22

Essay

The following transactions represent part of the activities of Tigger Company for the first month of its existence. Indicate the effect of each transaction upon the total assets of the business by one of the following phrases: increased total assets, decreased total assets, or no change in total assets.
(a) Issued ordinary shares in exchange for cash.
(b) Purchased a computer for cash.
(c) Purchased office equipment with money borrowed from the bank.
(d) Paid the first month's utility bill.
(e) Collected an accounts receivable.
(f) Paid dividends.

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Definitions:

Investing

Investing is the act of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Accounting Rule-Making Bodies

Organizations or groups responsible for setting standards and regulations in the accounting field, like FASB or IASB.

CAP

An abbreviation often referring to the "Capitalization" of a company, which is the sum of a company's stock, long-term debt, and retained earnings.

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, a private, non-profit organization standard setter, which establishes the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) within the United States.