The Use of Reversing Entries

question 71

Multiple Choice

The use of reversing entries

• A) is a required step in the accounting cycle.
• B) changes the amounts reported in the financial statements.
• C) simplifies the recording of subsequent transactions.
• D) is required for all adjusting entries.

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Definitions:

Product Cost

The total costs incurred to acquire or produce the goods sold by a company, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Office Equipment

Items and machinery used in an office for the purpose of carrying out business activities, like computers, printers, and furniture.

Depreciation

The systematic periodic transfer of the cost of a fixed asset to an expense account during its expected useful life.

Administrative Expense

Expenses related to the general operations of a business, such as salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, and office supplies.