A Trial Balance Lists Accounts in Which Order

question 21

Multiple Choice

A trial balance lists accounts in which order?

• A) Assets, Liabilities, Revenues, Expenses, Owner's equity
• B) Assets, Expenses, Liabilities, Revenues, Owner's equity
• C) Assets, Revenues, Liabilities, Expenses, Owner's equity
• D) Assets, Liabilities, Owner's equity, Revenues, Expenses

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, which allocates an equal amount of the asset’s cost to each year of its useful life.

Residual Value

The projected worth of an asset at the conclusion of its service life, considering the deductions for depreciation.

Useful Life

The estimated period a fixed asset is expected to be useful for its intended purpose, affecting depreciation calculations.

Double Declining Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation which doubles the rate at which an asset is depreciated compared to the straight-line method.