Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Debits increase assets and increase liabilities.
• B) Credits decrease assets and decrease liabilities.
• C) Credits decrease assets and increase liabilities.
• D) Debits decrease liabilities and decrease assets.

Understand the concepts of fair market value and historical costs in balance sheet accounts.

Comprehend the definition and components of current assets and the operating cycle.

Recognize the treatment and classification of intangible assets and other assets on a balance sheet.

Understand the hierarchy and principles of fair value measurements in GAAP.

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Definitions:

Par

The face value of a stock or bond, which is the amount stated on the certificate or instrument itself.

Treasury Stock

Securities initially distributed and subsequently bought back by the issuer, which lowers the quantity of shares actively traded on the market.

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a residual claim on corporate earnings in the form of dividends.

Authorized

Pertains to the maximum number of shares a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as specified in its charter.