Which One of the Following Represents the Expanded Basic Accounting

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following represents the expanded basic accounting equation?

• A) Assets = Liabilities + Contributed Capital + Retained Earnings + Revenues - Expenses - Dividends
• B) Assets + Liabilities = Dividends + Expenses + Contributed Capital + Revenues
• C) Assets - Liabilities - Dividends = Contributed Capital + Revenues - Expenses
• D) Assets = Revenues + Expenses - Liabilities

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Definitions:

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash transaction happens.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that dictates the specific conditions under which income becomes realized as revenue.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the period in which they actually occurred.

Prepayments

Payments made in advance for goods or services, which are recorded as assets on the balance sheet until the corresponding goods or services are received.