An Account Balance Is

question 136

Multiple Choice

An account balance is:

• A) Assets = liabilities + equity.
• B) Always a credit.
• C) The difference between the total debits and total credits for an account including the beginning balance.
• D) The total of the debit side of the account.
• E) The total of the credit side of the account.

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Definitions:

Compensation

Payment or benefits provided to employees in exchange for their work or services.

Accrue a Liability

The process of recognizing liabilities that have been incurred but not yet paid or recorded in the financial statements.

Current Maturities

The portion of a company’s long-term debt that is due to be paid within the next fiscal year, often classified under current liabilities.

Long-term Debt

Financial obligations owed by a company that are due more than one year in the future, typically including bonds, long-term loans, and lease liabilities.