Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Assets

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about assets?

• A)They are economic resources owned or controlled by the business.
• B)They are expected to provide future benefits to the business.
• C)They appear on the balance sheet.
• D)They appear on the statement of retained earnings.
• E)Claims on them are shared between creditors and owners.

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