The Person Who Promises to Pay a Certain Amount of Money

question 62

Multiple Choice

The person who promises to pay a certain amount of money at a specified date in the future is called the:

• A) endorser of the note.
• B) maker of the note.
• C) discounter of the note.
• D) payee of the note.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

At the close of an accounting cycle, transactions are documented to move amounts from temporary accounts to those that are permanent.

Debit Balance

Occurs when the sum of debits in an account exceeds the sum of credits, reflecting an asset or expense increase or liability or equity decrease.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A summary listing of all company accounts that remain after the closing entries are made, ensuring that debits equal credits.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, generally derived from the company's profits.