All of the Following Statements Regarding the Double-Entry System Are

question 160

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding the double-entry system are true except

• A)a two-sided effect of each transaction is recorded in appropriate accounts when using the double-entry system.
• B)the double-entry system provides a logical method for recording transactions.
• C)both sides of the accounting equation must be affected when recording a transaction using the double-entry system.
• D)when using the double-entry system, the sum of all debits to the accounts must equal the sum of all credits.

---

Definitions:

Long-Term Welfare

Concern for the enduring well-being and prosperity of individuals, communities, or entities over an extensive period.

Unethical Process

Actions or procedures that go against moral principles and do not conform to ethical standards.

Inflate Profits

The act of artificially increasing a company's profit figures through deceptive or unethical accounting practices.

Moral Intensity

The degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles based on its potential impact.