All of the Following Statements About the Post-Closing Trial Balance

question 239

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the post-closing trial balance are correct except it

• A) shows that the accounting equation is in balance.
• B) provides evidence that the journalizing and posting of closing entries have been properly completed.
• C) contains only permanent accounts.
• D) proves that all transactions have been recorded.

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Definitions:

Partnership Dissolves

The process by which the association between individuals or entities conducting a business jointly is formally ended.

Limited Liability Partnership

A partnership in which some or all partners have limited liabilities, protecting them from certain legal actions and financial responsibilities.

Personal Liability

The responsibility of an individual to settle debts or legal obligations from their own assets, rather than the protection offered by operating within a corporation or limited liability entity.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or the failure to exercise the requisite degree of skill as a professional. Negligence—the failure to exercise due care—on the part of a professional, such as a physician or an attorney, is commonly referred to as malpractice.