The Payment of Expenses Should Be Recorded with a Credit

question 26

Multiple Choice

The payment of expenses should be recorded with a credit to:

• A) Cash
• B) Dividends
• C) Common shares
• D) Accounts Receivable

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

This refers to the difference between the purchase price of a company and the fair value of its identifiable net assets.

Straight Line Amortization

A method of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over its useful life in equal installments.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy, including decisions on the composition of the board of directors.

Common Shares

Shares of ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive dividends.