If the Total Debits Exceed Total Credits in the Balance

question 141

Multiple Choice

If the total debits exceed total credits in the balance sheet columns of the work sheet, owner's equity

• A) will increase because profit has occurred.
• B) will decrease because a loss has occurred.
• C) is in error because a mistake has occurred.
• D) will not be affected.

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