For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Balance

question 21

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the balance the account will have in the adjusted trial balance columns (debit or credit), in Column 2 the financial statement column(s) in which the account balance will be found (income statement or balance sheet), and in Column 3 the effect the account will have on the determination of net income (increase, decrease, or none).
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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods that are bought and sold in the course of business, typically in a retail or wholesale setting.

Note Payable

A written promissory note in which the borrower agrees to pay back the lender a certain amount of money at a future date or on demand.

Adjusting Entries

Entries made in the general journal at the close of an accounting period to update the ledger accounts for any income or expenses incurred but not yet recorded.

Condensed Worksheet

A simplified financial statement that consolidates and presents a company’s financial status in a concise format.