Which of the Following Is an Accounting Transaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accounting transaction?

• A) making a purchase order
• B) establishing a bank overdraft
• C) hiring a new staff member
• D) signing a new contract.

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Definitions:

Catholic Clergy

Members of the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy, including priests, bishops, and other clerical individuals, responsible for spiritual leadership and administration of the sacraments.

Joint Stock Company

A business entity wherein shares of the company's stock can be bought and sold by shareholders, distributing the profits and losses among them.

Modern Capitalism

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New Netherland

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