When the Amount for an Entry on the Left Column

question 166

Multiple Choice

When the amount for an entry on the left column in a journal is transferred to a specific account in the general ledger,which of the following must it be posted as?

• A) debit to the account in the general ledger
• B) credit to the account in the general ledger
• C) total amount, without regard to debit or credit
• D) decrease to the account in the general ledger

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