When Companies Owe Money to Creditors, Suppliers, and Others, These

question 102

Multiple Choice

When companies owe money to creditors, suppliers, and others, these outstanding amounts are recorded on the balance sheet as ________.

• A) contra-assets
• B) liabilities
• C) owners' equity
• D) expenses

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