Closing Entries

question 44

Multiple Choice

Closing entries

• A) are prepared before the financial statements.
• B) reduce the number of permanent accounts.
• C) cause the revenue and expense accounts to have zero balances.
• D) summarize the activity in every account.

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Definitions:

Government Regulation

Government Regulation involves the imposition of rules by government authorities to control or manage market activities, with the aim of protecting public interest.

Creative Destruction

is a concept in economics where innovation radically transforms or destroys existing industries or ways of doing business, leading to new industries and opportunities.

Widespread Costs

Expenses that impact a large sector of the population or numerous aspects of an economy, often relating to public policies or externalities.

Benefits Accrue

The accumulation of advantages or positive results over time from an action or investment.