Consider Each of the Items Below

question 54

Multiple Choice

Consider each of the items below. Place the proper letter in the blank space provided to indicate the nature of the account or accounts to be debited when recording each transaction using the preferred accounting treatment. Prepayments should be recorded in balance sheet accounts. Disregard income tax considerations unless instructed otherwise.
-Orlando Company recently purchased land and two buildings for a total cost of $35,000, and entered the purchase on the books. The $1,200 cost of razing the smaller building, which has an appraisal value of $6,200, is recorded.

• A)asset(s) only
• B)accumulated amortization, depletion, or depreciation only
• C)expense only
• D)asset(s) and expense
• E)some other account or combination of accounts

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Definitions:

Plight

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation that someone or a group of people faces.

Family Wealth

The total value of all financial and non-financial assets owned by members of a family unit, minus any debts.

Wealth Increase

The growth in the value of an individual's or entity's assets and financial resources, leading to an improvement in their financial condition and potential standard of living.

Absolute Poverty

A condition where individuals lack the basic means of survival, such as food, clean water, and shelter.