The Balance of a Control Account in the General Ledger

question 109

Multiple Choice

The balance of a control account in the general ledger

• A) must always be zero.
• B) must equal the amount of total assets.
• C) is always greater than the composite balance of individual accounts in a related subsidiary ledger.
• D) must equal the composite balance of individual accounts in a related subsidiary ledger.

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Definitions:

Schedule of Cash Receipts

A detailed plan or report of the expected times and amounts of incoming cash to the business.

Gross Profit Rate

The ratio of gross profit to net sales, showing the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold.

Inventory

Materials and goods on hand that a business plans to sell in the regular course of operations, representing a current asset on the balance sheet.

Budgeted Purchases

The planned or forecasted amount of goods a company intends to buy over a specific period, often part of the budgeting process.