What Effects on a Retail Store's Accounting Equation Occur When

question 204

Multiple Choice

What effects on a retail store's accounting equation occur when merchandise returned by customers is recorded?

• A) Stockholders' equity decreases and liabilities increase.
• B) Assets and stockholders' equity decrease.
• C) Assets and stockholders' equity increase.
• D) Assets decrease and liabilities increase.

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