Bob Owns a Business Delivering Coffee and Donuts Within the Downtown

question 5

Multiple Choice

Bob owns a business delivering coffee and donuts within the downtown area of the city. Smith Co. calls him to deliver a large quantity of his products to their local office. While taking a coffee urn through the Smith Co.'s office, Bob drops it on Lester, scalding him. Who is liable?

• A) Smith Co. and Bob are liable.
• B) Bob alone is liable.
• C) Lester has to absorb the cost himself since he assumed the risk by working at Smith Co.
• D) Only Smith Co. is liable.

Understand the effects of omitting or incorrectly recording closing entries.

Describe the function and structure of a classified balance sheet, including major classifications.

Recognize the effect of adjusting and closing entries on financial statements.

Understand the significance of the Income Summary account in the closing process.

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