A Chart of Accounts for a Merchandising Business

question 33

Multiple Choice

A chart of accounts for a merchandising business

• A) usually is the same as the chart of accounts for a service business
• B) usually requires more accounts than does the chart of accounts for a service business
• C) usually is standardized by the FASB for all merchandising businesses
• D) always uses a three-digit numbering system

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