If the Effect of the Debit Portion of an Adjusting

question 29

Multiple Choice

If the effect of the debit portion of an adjusting entry is to increase the balance of an expense account, which of the following describes the effect of the credit portion of the entry?

• A) decreases the balance of a stockholders' equity account
• B) increases the balance of a liability account
• C) increases the balance of an asset account
• D) decreases the balance of an expense account

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Definitions:

Meaningfulness

The significance or value that an individual perceives in their work, contributing to a sense of purpose or fulfillment.

Responsibility

The obligation to complete tasks, make decisions, and be accountable for outcomes.

Hackman And Oldham

Refers to the Job Characteristics Model proposed by J. Richard Hackman and Greg Oldham, which outlines how job design contributes to employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.