An Accountant Has Debited an Asset Account for $1,200 and Credited

question 65

Multiple Choice

An accountant has debited an asset account for $1,200 and credited a liability account for $500.What can be done to complete the recording of the transaction?

• A)Nothing further must be done.
• B)Debit a Stockholders' equity account for $700.
• C)Debit another asset account for $700.
• D)Credit a different asset account for $700.

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