The Normal Balance of Any Account Is the

question 32

Multiple Choice

The normal balance of any account is the

• A) left side.
• B) right side.
• C) side which increases that account.
• D) side which decreases that account.

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Definitions:

Subsidiary

A company controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company.

Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Non-controlling Interest

A stake in a company that is less than 50%, implying that the holder does not have control over the company's operations.

Equity

The value of an ownership interest in a company, calculated as company assets minus its liabilities and representing the net assets owned by shareholders.