The General Rule Is That _________ Law Retains Its Validity

question 63

Short Answer

The general rule is that _________ law retains its validity until the _________ displaces it with _________ law.

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Definitions:

Temporary/Permanent

In accounting, this distinction categorizes accounts based on their persistence; temporary accounts reset each cycle, while permanent accounts carry their end balance into the next period.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, often associated with bonds and loans.

Note Payable

A financial liability representing a written promissory note to pay a specific sum of money to another entity on a specific future date or on demand.

Debit/Credit

Accounting terms where a debit increases asset or expense accounts, and decreases liability, revenue or equity accounts; a credit does the opposite.