The Account Titles to Be Responded to Are Provided in No

question 112

Short Answer

The account titles to be responded to are provided in no particular order. Assume that all accounts have normal balances according to whether the account is increased by a debit or increased by a credit.

Required:

In column A, indicate whether a debit will:

1. Increase the account balance, or
2. Decrease the account balance.

In column B, classify each account according to the following scheme. For contra accounts, indicate the classification of the account to which it relates.

1. A current asset in the balance sheet.
2. A noncurrent asset in the balance sheet.
3. A current liability in the balance sheet.
4. A long-term liability in the balance sheet.
5. A permanent equity account in the balance sheet.
6. A revenue account in the income statement.
7. An expense account shown in the income statement.
8. Account does not appear in either the balance sheet or the income statement.


-Buildings and equipment (B&E)

---

Definitions:

Account Analysis

The process of evaluating the sales potential and profitability of individual customer accounts.

Break-even Volume

The number of units that must be sold to cover all costs, after which point profitability begins.

Prospects Office

The workplace or business location of a potential customer or client who may be interested in purchasing goods or services.

Appointment Time

The scheduled date and time agreed upon for a meeting or sales call between a salesperson and a potential client.