The Double-Entry System Requires That Each Transaction Must Be Recorded

question 54

Multiple Choice

The double-entry system requires that each transaction must be recorded

• A) in at least two different accounts.
• B) in two sets of books.
• C) in a journal and in a ledger.
• D) first as a revenue and then as an expense.

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Definitions:

General Ledger

A comprehensive record of all financial transactions of a company, systematically organized by accounts.

Net Income

The remaining earnings of a company following the deduction of all expenses and taxes from its total income.

Deferred Revenue

Income received by a company for goods or services yet to be delivered or performed, recorded as a liability on the balance sheet.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt owed by a business or individual to others, which requires settlement in the future.