A Net Loss

question 83

Multiple Choice

A net loss

• A) occurs if operating expenses exceed cost of goods sold.
• B) is not closed to Retained Earnings if it would result in a debit balance.
• C) is closed to Retained Earnings even if it would result in a debit balance.
• D) is closed to the paid-in capital account of the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

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