What Entry Is Required in the Company's Accounts to Record

question 38

Multiple Choice

What entry is required in the company's accounts to record outstanding checks?

• A) debit Accounts Receivable; credit Cash
• B) debit Cash; credit Accounts Receivable
• C) debit Cash; credit Accounts Payable
• D) no entry is required

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Definitions:

Total Assets

The sum of all currently owned resources that have value which can be converted into cash and are used in operating the company.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts a company owes to others, expected to be settled over time through the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other economic benefits.

Statement of Stockholders' Equity

Financial documentation that shows changes in the value of a company's equity over a reporting period.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings refer to the portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained within the company for reinvestment or to pay debt, rather than being paid out as dividends.