A Prior Period Adjustment for Depreciation Would Affect What Account

question 67

Multiple Choice

A prior period adjustment for depreciation would affect what account in the stockholders' equity section?

• A) Common Stock
• B) Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value-Common
• C) Retained Earnings
• D) Appropriations

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