Which of the Following Applications of the Rules of Debit

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applications of the rules of debit and credit is true?

• A) decrease Prepaid Insurance with a credit and the normal balance is a credit
• B) increase Accounts Payable with a credit and the normal balance is a debit
• C) increase Equipment with a debit and the normal balance is a debit
• D) decrease Cash with a debit and the normal balance is a credit

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Definitions:

Capitalized Lease

A lease treated as an asset purchase for accounting purposes, with the asset being capitalized on the balance sheet.

Financial Statements

These are records that provide an overview of a company's financial condition in both short and long term. They include the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Lease Alternative

This term could refer to the option of leasing as opposed to purchasing an asset, often evaluated to determine the most cost-effective method of acquiring the asset.

Commitment To Finance

A lender's promise to provide funds under specified conditions to a borrower for a particular transaction.