If the Total Debits Exceed Total Credits in the Balance

question 143

Multiple Choice

If the total debits exceed total credits in the balance sheet columns of the worksheet owner's equity

• A) will increase because net income has occurred.
• B) will decrease because a net loss has occurred.
• C) is in error because a mistake has occurred.
• D) will not be affected.

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