All of the Following Regarding Reversing Entries Are True Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

All of the following regarding reversing entries are true except:

• A) Reversing entries are used to simplify a company's recordkeeping.
• B) Reversing entries are recorded in response to accrued assets and accrued liabilities that were created by adjusting entries at the end of the previous accounting period.
• C) Reversing entries are dated the first day of the new accounting period.
• D) Reversing entries are optional.
• E) Reversing entries should not be the exact opposite of previous period adjusting entries.

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