Accompanying the Bank Statement Was a Credit Memo for a Short-Term

question 137

Multiple Choice

Accompanying the bank statement was a credit memo for a short-term note collected by the bank for the company. This item is a (n)

• A) deduction from the balance per company's records
• B) addition to the balance per bank statement
• C) deduction from the balance per bank statement
• D) addition to the balance per company's records

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Definitions:

Recognized

The formal acknowledgement in accounting when an item is recorded and reflected in the financial statements.

Goodwill

Represents the excess value paid for a company over its fair market value, often related to intangible assets like brand reputation or customer relationships.

Truck License

A legal authorization or certification required for a vehicle, particularly trucks, to be operated on public roads.

Freight Charges

The cost associated with transporting goods from one place to another, paid by the shipper or receiver.