For Accounting Purposes, the Business Entity Should Be Considered Separate

question 20

Multiple Choice

For accounting purposes, the business entity should be considered separate from its owners if the entity is

• A) a corporation
• B) a proprietorship
• C) a partnership
• D) All of these choices

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense-Equipment

The allocation of the cost of equipment over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear and loss of value over time.

Equipment

Tangible property used in the operation of a business that is not intended for sale in the usual course of business.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after the closing entries have been made, used to verify the equality of debits and credits and prepare for the next accounting period.

Supplies Expense

An expense account that records the cost of consumable items used during an accounting period, such as office supplies.