The Acquisition of Inventory on Open Account Will

question 48

Multiple Choice

The acquisition of inventory on open account will:

• A) have no effect on the accounting equation
• B) increase liabilities and decrease stockholders' equity
• C) increase assets and liabilities
• D) decrease assets and decrease liabilities

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