A Company's Ledger Is

question 249

Multiple Choice

A company's ledger is:

• A)A record containing increases and decreases in a specific asset,liability,equity,revenue,or expense item.
• B)A journal in which transactions are first recorded.
• C)A collection of documents that describe transactions and events entering the accounting process.
• D)A list of all identification numbers used by the company.
• E)A record containing all accounts and their balances used by the company.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Represents the residual value of assets minus liabilities, indicating the ownership interest of shareholders in a company.

Accounts Receivable

Company-expected payments for goods or services given to customers, pending settlement.

Inventory

Inventory encompasses the goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.

Net Fixed Assets

Net Fixed Assets represent the total value of a company's property, plant, and equipment minus depreciation, indicating the actual value of a company's fixed assets.